American Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
9.0 cm
Weight
5.2 g
Family
Aegithalidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The American Bushtit is a tiny, long-tailed bird weighing just 5 g with a 9 cm wingspan, moving through shrubs and trees in large, noisy flocks across western North America. It constructs an elaborate hanging gourd-shaped nest and gleans tiny insects from foliage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.0 cm | 3.5 in |
| Weight | 5.2 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 12-16 days. Fledging: 18 days.
Clutch Size
4-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Aegithalidae (Long-tailed Tits) |
| Genus | Psaltriparus |
| Species | Psaltriparus minimus |
Distribution
American Bushtit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the American Bushtit endangered?
The American Bushtit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the American Bushtit nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 12-16 days. Fledging: 18 days.
How big is the American Bushtit?
The American Bushtit has a wingspan of 9.0 cm, weight of 5.2 g.
What order and family does the American Bushtit belong to?
The American Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Aegithalidae.
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