Birds
Bearded Reedling, Panurus biarmicus, male

Bearded Reedling

Bearded Reedling

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10 hours ago
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The Bearded Reedling, also known as Bearded Tit, is a uniquely beautiful and charismatic small bird of reedbeds. Males have a distinctive grey head with striking black 'moustaches,' while females are duller. They are known for their acrobatic movements among reeds.
Where to spot
Found in reedbeds and extensive marshlands across temperate Eurasia. Their habitat is very specific, requiring dense stands of reeds.
How to spot
Look for their distinctive long tails and, for males, the prominent black moustaches on a grey head. They move secretively through reedbeds but can be seen clinging to reed stems. Listen for their characteristic 'ping' calls, which sound like two pebbles tapping together.
When to spot
Observable year-round in their preferred habitats. They are often most vocal and active in the early mornings and late afternoons.
Bearded Tit, Baardmannetje.
Bearded Tit, Baardmannetje
Panurus biarmicus
Bearded Reedling, Panurus biarmicus, male
Baardmannetje
Bearded Tit, Baardmannetje.
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Bearded Tit, Baardmannetje
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Panurus biarmicus
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Bearded Reedling, Panurus biarmicus, male
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Baardmannetje
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Bearded Reedlings have a specialized diet consisting almost entirely of small insects and aphids in summer, but they switch to reed seeds in winter, requiring them to ingest grit to help digest the tough seeds.
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Simeon
Simeon
3 weeks ago
Bearded Reedling
Putten, Gelderland
Spotted Bearded Reedling
Spotted Bearded Reedling
+3
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Bert
Bert
2 months ago
Bearded Reedling
Reeve, Overijssel
Spotted Bearded Reedling
Spotted Bearded Reedling
+33
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Judith
Judith
2 months ago
Bearded Reedling
Kampen, Overijssel
Spotted Bearded Reedling
Spotted Bearded Reedling
+65
Lifer
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Simeon
Simeon
3 months ago
Bearded Reedling
Lelystad, Flevoland
Spotted Bearded Reedling
Spotted Bearded Reedling
+65
Lifer
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Malu
Malu
3 months ago
Bearded Reedling
Wezep, Gelderland
Spotted Bearded Reedling
Spotted Bearded Reedling
+65
Lifer
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Gerrita
Gerrita
3 months ago
Bearded Reedling
Elburg, Gelderland
Spotted Bearded Reedling
Spotted Bearded Reedling
+65
Lifer
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wasRuben
wasRuben
5 months ago
Bearded Reedling
Lelystad, Flevoland
Spotted Bearded Reedling
Spotted Bearded Reedling
+65
Lifer
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Bert
Bert
5 months ago
Bearded Reedling
Lelystad, Flevoland
Spotted Bearded Reedling
Spotted Bearded Reedling
+65
Lifer
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