Long-tailed Tits
Aegithalidae
Family Distribution
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Notable Species
Attribute Champions
The Long-tailed Tit displays remarkable agility, moving acrobatically through trees and shrubs, often hanging upside down to forage. Their ability to navigate complex branch structures with their tiny bodies and long tails demonstrates exceptional manoeuvrability.
As a tiny bird weighing only 7-9 grams, the Long-tailed Tit has limited physical strength. Their delicate build is adapted for agility rather than power, allowing them to glean insects from leaves and bark efficiently.
Long-tailed Tits show high adaptability, thriving in various habitats from woodlands to urban gardens. Their ability to switch diets seasonally, huddle for warmth in extreme cold, and employ cooperative breeding strategies indicates strong adaptive capabilities.
These birds are generally non-aggressive, preferring to live in social flocks and even assist relatives in raising young. Their cooperative nature and tendency to avoid confrontation suggest low aggression levels, though they may defend nests during breeding season.
Despite their small size, Long-tailed Tits demonstrate moderate endurance. They can survive harsh winters by huddling together and maintain energy through efficient foraging. However, their tiny bodies limit long-term endurance compared to larger species.
