Black-headed Penduline Tit
Remiz macronyx
The Black-headed Penduline Tit (Remiz macronyx) is a legendary penduline tit found in 3 countries, weighing about 10 g. The black-headed penduline tit is a species of bird in the family Remizidae.
About the Black-headed Penduline Tit
The black-headed penduline tit is a species of bird in the family Remizidae. It is found in Central Asia in reed beds along lakes or rivers. Its distribution is fragmented. It is the least thoroughly-documented bird in the Remiz genus, and has been described as one of the most poorly-known birds in Central Asia.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, May, June, July, October, with peak activity in May. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Black-headed Penduline Tit look like?
- The black-headed penduline tit is a species of bird in the family Remizidae.
- How big is a Black-headed Penduline Tit?
- The Black-headed Penduline Tit is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Black-headed Penduline Tit?
- The Black-headed Penduline Tit occurs in 3 countries, including Iran, Kazakhstan and China.
- What birds look similar to a Black-headed Penduline Tit?
- The Black-headed Penduline Tit is most easily confused with the White-crowned Penduline Tit, the Chinese Penduline Tit and the Eurasian Penduline Tit.
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