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Least ConcernLong-tailed tits
Long-tailed Tit
An unmistakable ball of fluff with a long black-and-white tail. Long-tailed tits travel in noisy family groups and are a delight in hedgerows and gardens.
Aegithalos caudatus
Woodland Hedgerows Gardens
Size
13-15 cm
Wingspan
16-19 cm
Weight
7-9 g
Lifespan
2 years
Diet
Small insects, larvae and spiders; will take suet and peanut cakes in winter.
Song & Call
A soft, twittering 'surr-surr-surr' contact call.
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Speed
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Recording by Suhail · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
How to identify
- Very long tail
- Pink, black and white plumage
- Tiny round body
Conservation
Least Concern
Widespread but vulnerable to cold winters; mild weather helps numbers.
