Long-tailed tit

The long-tailed tit is a small, fluffy bird found across Europe and Asia, easily recognized by its black, white, and pinkish feathers. It lives in woodlands, gardens, and scrubby areas, often darting around in lively family groups. What sets it apart is its extra-long tail, almost as long as its body, giving it a playful, bouncing flight.

• Forms tight-knit flocks of 6 to 17 birds outside breeding season.
• Builds nests low in thorny bushes, usually under 3 meters high.
• Northern birds have all-white heads, while southern ones sport dark eyebrows.