Birda Logo
Features
Birda+
About
Species Guide
Challenges
Shop
loading...
A photo of a Eurasian Penduline Tit (Remiz pendulinus), male
Eurasian Penduline Tit, Male

Eurasian Penduline Tit

Remiz pendulinus

The Eurasian penduline tit, Remiz pendulinus, is a diminutive passerine, a member of the Remizidae family. It is adorned with a light grey head, a distinctive black "mask" through the eye, and a back of rich chestnut brown. Both sexes are remarkably similar, though the male boasts a broader mask and a more rufous back. This bird measures between 10 and 11.5 centimeters in length, with a finely pointed bill and a tail that is relatively elongated.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify the Eurasian penduline tit, look for its small size, the pointed bill, and the long tail. The male's mask is broader and the back more rufous compared to the female. The bird's light grey head and black eye mask are key distinguishing features.

Habitat

The Eurasian penduline tit is known to favor habitats with thin, long branches of trees such as willow, elm, or birch, often choosing locations above water. It is also found in reed beds, where it may construct its unique nests.

Distribution

This species is relatively widespread across the western Palearctic. It exhibits migratory behavior in the northern parts of its range, while populations in the southern regions tend to be resident.

Behaviour

The Eurasian penduline tit is known for its elaborate hanging nests, which are a marvel of avian architecture. These nests, once repurposed as children's slippers in Central Europe, are suspended from branches or reeds. The species is migratory in the north and resident in the south of its range.

Breeding

Breeding occurs from the end of April to the beginning of July. The nest is a large, free-hanging pouch with an entrance tube, constructed from plant fibers, grass, hair, and wool. Both sexes partake in the 20-day construction process. The clutch typically contains 6 to 8 white eggs, with incubation starting after the last egg is laid and lasting for 14 days. The young are cared for by one parent and fledge at around 22 days.

Diet and Feeding

The diet of the Eurasian penduline tit primarily consists of insects, spiders, and seeds, particularly from willows. It forages in trees and reeds, adeptly using one foot to cling while the other manipulates food sources.

Conservation status

The Eurasian penduline tit is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN. With a large range and a population estimated at 420,000–840,000 individuals in Europe, and signs of population increase, the species does not currently face significant threats to its survival.

Eurasian Penduline Tit Sounds


Recorded by: © 
App logo
Birda is a birdwatching app and community aimed at curious people who want to deepen their connection with nature.

Eurasian Penduline Tits on Birda

Photos
Sightings

More Penduline Tits

Birda Logo

Your birdwatching journey like never before

Connect with nature in minutes
Take a walk, look out of the window and log the birds that you see. Feel good about those little connections to nature.
Discover the joy of birding
Find new birding spots, see more birds, share and celebrate with a like-minded community of nature lovers.
Play your part in saving nature
Logging your birding sightings and sessions turns into positive action for our planet. Every sighting counts.

Birda Blog

What Our Birders Say
Chudbond
Love Birda
I love this app. It really encourages you to log your sightings and the community is friendly and helpful.
Mike T
Sense of Community
A great app, which is continually being improved. What really comes through is the passion of those behind the app. The sense of community is brilliant, so much help and support provided to new and/or in experienced birders.
Anonymous
The best bird logging app
Birda is honestly the best bird logging app I have seen. I love all the features it has from being able to do a session and log all the birds you see in one sitting, to being able to connect with other birders from all over the globe!
Talli A
My favourite app
As a young birdwatcher who was always keen to be apart of a community but never seemed to find one, my problem was solved downloading this!!! Everyone is so friendly and just as excited to see birds as me 😁
Trevarthen1
Birda fan
I really enjoy using Birda, all sightings are recorded and photos can be added. There are monthly challenges which help to get you out to record your sightings. The Birda community are great and are happy to help with unidentified bird sightings. Suitable for all ages and experience!
Tralisalandhoop
Fantastic app - Love it!
Love this app and have used it almost daily. Lots of species information and easy to use. Love seeing birds spotted by other users in the UK and worldwide.
SW H
Wonderful App
Birda is my go to app for keeping records of my bird sightings and sessions. It has fantastic information which is great at aiding identification. With all the updates that are coming in the new year, this app is something special.
Dunners12345
Great App
Great app to use for logging and communicating with others who are interested in birds
Alice J
Awesome Birding Community
I absolutely love the community aspect of this app. The app is so user friendly and has fun interactive challenges to get you out birding. I’ve tried others but since I’ve started using Birda I’ve not gone back!
778
Great bird recording
For a while I’ve been trying to find an app to easily record bird lists and day out and struggled to find one that I like. Birda is great for this, straightforward and a great community!
As featured in
Birda Logo
AboutPressAmbassadorsAffiliatesInfluencersCareersPrivacyTerms & Conditions
An app for birdwatchers
Connect with us
Copyright © 2024 Chirp Birding. All rights reserved.