Long-tailed Tit
Long-tailed Tit
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The Long-tailed Tit is an endearing small bird, instantly recognizable by its tiny, round body, disproportionately long tail, and social nature. It often moves in noisy, acrobatic flocks through trees and bushes.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and Asia, inhabiting deciduous and mixed woodlands, scrub, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Primarily a resident species.
How to spot
Look for its tiny body, fluffy white head (often with a dark stripe above the eye, depending on subspecies), and extremely long black and white tail. Listen for their high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls. They move constantly, often hanging upside down, making quick observations challenging but rewarding.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. Most visible in autumn and winter when they form noisy foraging flocks, making them easier to spot as they move through leafless branches.
Where to spot
Widespread across Europe and Asia, inhabiting deciduous and mixed woodlands, scrub, hedgerows, parks, and gardens. Primarily a resident species.
How to spot
Look for its tiny body, fluffy white head (often with a dark stripe above the eye, depending on subspecies), and extremely long black and white tail. Listen for their high-pitched 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls. They move constantly, often hanging upside down, making quick observations challenging but rewarding.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round. Most visible in autumn and winter when they form noisy foraging flocks, making them easier to spot as they move through leafless branches.
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Long-tailed Tits build elaborate, elastic, dome-shaped nests woven with moss and lichen, bound with spider silk, and lined with hundreds of feathers. Several family members often assist the breeding pair in raising the chicks.
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