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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This bird is called the black-throated bushtit, and no, we’re not making it up. Also known as the black-throated tit, the beautiful fellow is only about 10.5 centimeters (4 inches) small and 4-9 grams (0.14-0.317 ounces) light.

Taiwanese wildlife photographer Chen Chengguang, who specializes in bird photography, has captured these birdies in ways that really do them justice. The fluffy and colored plumage is so clear in Chengguang’s images, you can’t help but imagine what it would be like to pet these adorable critters.

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The black-throated bushtit has a considerable racial variation in the plumage, but all subspecies have a medium length tail (as opposed to the long tail of the related long-tailed tit), a black throat and a black ‘bandit mask’ around the eye.

This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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The bird’s habitat ranges from the foothills of the Himalayas, stretching across northern India through north-eastern Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, northern Myanmar, Vietnam, and Taiwan. Disjunct populations also have been spotted in southern Vietnam, the island of Hainan and further north in China up to the Yellow River.

This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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The black-throated bushtit usually lives in open broadleaf forest as well as pine forest, generally occurring in middle altitudes. It is highly social and is known to travel in large flocks up to 40 birds.

This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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The black-throated bushtit eats insects as well as small seeds and fruits. It really likes raspberries.

This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)

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Mantas Kačerauskas

As a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, I indulge in the joy of curating delightful content, from adorable pet photos to hilarious memes, all while nurturing my wanderlust and continuously seeking new adventures and interests—sometimes thrilling, sometimes daunting, but always exciting!

As a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, I indulge in the joy of curating delightful content, from adorable pet photos to hilarious memes, all while nurturing my wanderlust and continuously seeking new adventures and interests—sometimes thrilling, sometimes daunting, but always exciting!

Rokas Laurinavičius

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Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

What do you think ?

Ola Polowczyk 4 years ago

I read it as "Bulls*it" then realized I read it wrong. Then saw the real name. Not much better lol

22points

Daria B 4 years ago (edited)

I read it as "buttshit".

8points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

No, they told you that you read it right. I saw the same so if we both did, that proves it.

3points

Asia 4 years ago

Same here

2points

Cat 3 years ago

yeah lol

0points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

Who cares what you call them, just treat nature and all life it supports with awe, respect, and kindness; that's all what matters.

0points

Bek Pataky 4 years ago

I also saw "bullsh*t."

0points

glowworm2 4 years ago

They look like angry tennis balls!

19points

littlesaresare 4 years ago

Sometimes I forget how things sound to non-zoologists. Had a conversation with a friend (in public of course) about great tits. Took a while before we realised how awkward it was to everyone around us. Another time I had to grow flies and excitedly yelled "I got pupae!" The looks suggest everyone heard it as, um, something else. XD

11points

Mascha Claessens 4 years ago

Haha, and what do you think about Boobies, you fellow-biologist? :P

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Ola Polowczyk 4 years ago

I read it as "Bulls*it" then realized I read it wrong. Then saw the real name. Not much better lol

22points

Daria B 4 years ago (edited)

I read it as "buttshit".

8points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

No, they told you that you read it right. I saw the same so if we both did, that proves it.

3points

Asia 4 years ago

Same here

2points

Cat 3 years ago

yeah lol

0points

Christina Uhlir 4 years ago

Who cares what you call them, just treat nature and all life it supports with awe, respect, and kindness; that's all what matters.

0points

Bek Pataky 4 years ago

I also saw "bullsh*t."

0points

glowworm2 4 years ago

They look like angry tennis balls!

19points

littlesaresare 4 years ago

Sometimes I forget how things sound to non-zoologists. Had a conversation with a friend (in public of course) about great tits. Took a while before we realised how awkward it was to everyone around us. Another time I had to grow flies and excitedly yelled "I got pupae!" The looks suggest everyone heard it as, um, something else. XD

11points

Mascha Claessens 4 years ago

Haha, and what do you think about Boobies, you fellow-biologist? :P

2points

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