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Willow Tit - Parus montanus
Very closely related to the Marsh Tit and found in similar habitats. Larger white cheeks, more diffuse black bib and its dull black cap distinguish it was the Marsh Tit. |
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Dull black cap. buff-brown upperparts with pale wing edges. Medium lengthed notched tail. White breast & belly |
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| Size |
11 - 12cms (4.5 - 5') |
| Bill |
Black, short & stubby |
| Legs |
black, medium in length |
| Habitat |
heaths, woods, hedges & gardens |
| Behaviour |
flits, takes off and lands from vegetation |
| Flocking |
1 - 2 |
| Flight |
undulating, flitting |
| Voice |
high pitched zi-zi-zi and buzzing erz-erz-erz |
| Breeding |
| Nest |
thinly lined, self built cavity |
| Eggs |
6 - 9 white with reddish speckles |
| Incubation period |
13 -15 days |
| Fledgling |
17 - 19 days |
| Broods |
1; April - May time |
| Food |
insects & seeds |
| UK breeding pairs |
50,000 |
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