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| Long-tailed Tit at Warnham Nature Reserve 4th March 2011 - Nikon D300S 1/1000th sec f4, ISO400 |
Latin name
Aegithalos caudatus
Family
Long-tailed tits (Aegithalidae)
Description:
The long-tailed tit is easily recognisable with its distinctive colouring, a tail that is bigger than its body, and undulating flight. Gregarious and noisy residents, long-tailed tits are most usually noticed in small, excitable flocks of about 20 birds. Like most tits, they rove the woods and hedgerows, but are also seen on heaths and commons with suitable bushes.
Where to see them:
Found across the UK except for the far north and west of Scotland. They can be seen in woodland, farmland hedgerows, scrubland, parkland and gardens. In winter they form flocks with other tit species.
When to see them:
All year round
What they eat:
Insects, occasionally seeds in autumn and winter
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Long-tailed Tit - Pulborough Brooks January 2011
Nikon D300S 200-400, f4, 1/200th sec, ISO 280
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Hello Friends,
ReplyDeleteNice photo! Long tailed tit is a common bird found in Asia and Europe. It was first classified as a true tit of the parus group. Thanks a lot!
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Beautifully captured shot.
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