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Poecile palustris

Photo by IanF

Identification

Location: Low Barns, Co. Durham

Very similar to Willow Tit. Large shiny black cap , small black bib. grey brown upperparts, dull buff underneath.

Distribution

Taxonomy

Habitat

Prefers deciduous woodland.

Behaviour

Moss and grass cup in exising hole either in tree or wall. It easts mainly Insects in Summer, seeds and berries in Autumn & Winter. Will use feeders. Its voice is a most distinctively a sneezing sound.

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