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This Bird Is Called The Black-Throated Bushtit And Yes, You Read That Right (22 Pics)
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.
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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.
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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.
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The black-throated bushtit eats insects as well as small seeds and fruits. It really likes raspberries.
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What do you think ?
Ola Polowczyk 5 years ago
I read it as "Bulls*it" then realized I read it wrong. Then saw the real name. Not much better lol
littlesaresare 5 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
Mascha Claessens 5 years ago
Haha, and what do you think about Boobies, you fellow-biologist? :P
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Lyra Rey 5 years ago
Bushtits, great tits, woodcocks... I bet ornithologists are fun at parties.
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
That last picture where the little tit is hanging (like So many of them!) Upside Down WITH A FLOWER IN ITS BEAK... TOO CUTE! THAT IS ONE ADORABLE LITTLE FLUFF~PUFF ALL THE WAY AROUND! I LOOOVE BIRDS, AND ASIDE FROM THEIR OUTSTANDING COLORS, THE MALES DURING MATING SEASON ARE THEE MOOOST HILARIOUS CRITTERS ON 🌎!! (*NETFLIX HAS A 1 HOUR PROGRAM ABOUT ALL OF THESE TROPICAL BIRDS AND WHAT THE GUYS GO THRU TO GET A GAL... IT HAD ME LOL THE WHOLE TIME!) And, THANKS FOR THE GR8 PHOTOS!
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago (edited)
You know, it seems that animal girls are not so easy to get like many human girls......they could get a lesson from nature.
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Ola Polowczyk 5 years ago
I read it as "Bulls*it" then realized I read it wrong. Then saw the real name. Not much better lol
littlesaresare 5 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
Mascha Claessens 5 years ago
Haha, and what do you think about Boobies, you fellow-biologist? :P
Load More Replies... Lyra Rey 5 years ago
Bushtits, great tits, woodcocks... I bet ornithologists are fun at parties.
Kat Rogers 5 years ago
That last picture where the little tit is hanging (like So many of them!) Upside Down WITH A FLOWER IN ITS BEAK... TOO CUTE! THAT IS ONE ADORABLE LITTLE FLUFF~PUFF ALL THE WAY AROUND! I LOOOVE BIRDS, AND ASIDE FROM THEIR OUTSTANDING COLORS, THE MALES DURING MATING SEASON ARE THEE MOOOST HILARIOUS CRITTERS ON 🌎!! (*NETFLIX HAS A 1 HOUR PROGRAM ABOUT ALL OF THESE TROPICAL BIRDS AND WHAT THE GUYS GO THRU TO GET A GAL... IT HAD ME LOL THE WHOLE TIME!) And, THANKS FOR THE GR8 PHOTOS!
Christina Uhlir 5 years ago (edited)
You know, it seems that animal girls are not so easy to get like many human girls......they could get a lesson from nature.
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