American Bushtit
Psaltriparus minimus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="psaltriparus-minimus"></birdfyi-bird>The American Bushtit (Psaltriparus minimus) is a bird species in the family Aegithalidae (long-tailed tits), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9 cm and a weight of 5.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Aegithalidae family