Penduline Tit

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The Penduline Tit is enjoying a steady advance in western Europe, from eastern and central Europe, where it is much more abundant. It especially loves water and reeds and makes beautiful woven nests.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remiz_pendulinus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/1051179/maps

Scientific name:

Remiz pendulinus

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Sparrow

Birdtype:

songbirds

Main colour:

Light grey,

Light brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Thin and short

Eyestripe:

Black

Crown colour:

Light grey

Breast colour:

Light grey

Belly colour:

Light grey

Throat colour:

Light grey

Rump colour:

Light grey

Upperwing colour:

Light brown,

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Black

Leg shape:

Songbird

Tail colour:

Dark grey,

Light grey

Tail shape:

Square

Looks like

Bearded Reedling

Read more about Bearded Reedling

The Penduline Tit has a shorter tail and is greyer. The Bearded Reedling is much more brown.