Black-headed Penduline-tit
Remiz macronyx
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The Black-headed Penduline-tit is a small, active tit-like bird with a distinctive black head and throat, white cheeks, and chestnut-brown upperparts. It inhabits dense riverine vegetation, reed beds, and scrubby areas along watercourses in Central Asia and Russia. It feeds on small insects and seeds, and builds a distinctive hanging, woven nest suspended from branches over water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.9 g | 0.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PN.
Clutch Size
6-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Remizidae |
| Genus | Remiz |
| Species | Remiz macronyx |
Distribution
Black-headed Penduline-tit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Remizidae family