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Aegithalos caudatus
| Size | 14 cm (half of which is tail) Body the size of a ping-pong ball with a very long tail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7–9 g Lighter than a 10p coin |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Sexes look almost identical |
| Habitat | Woodland edges, hedgerows, gardens, scrub |
| Best time | Year-round; highly visible in winter flocks |
| Conservation | UK: Green LC |
Did you know?
Long-tailed Tits build one of the most elaborate nests of any British bird — a domed structure made from moss, lichen and over 2,000 spider egg sacs that stretches as the chicks grow
Long-tailed Tits build one of the most elaborate nests of any British bird — a domed structure made from moss, lichen and over 2,000 spider egg sacs that stretches as the chicks grow
More for experts
Failed breeders become "helpers" at close relatives' nests — boosting their inclusive fitness by raising kin rather than re-nesting themselves
Often confused with
Marsh Tit (brown cap, no pink), Willow Tit (very similar — nearly identical)
Marsh Tit (brown cap, no pink), Willow Tit (very similar — nearly identical)