Tufted Tit

The tufted tit ( Lophophanes cristatus , in the past Appeared cristatus ) is a Passereau of the family of the Paridés.

Description

11,5 cm for a weight from 10 to 13 G. Crested black very marked on the head, ocular stringcourse black in the shape of crescent, flap and collar blacks, brown body russet-red top and white creams below.

Geographical distribution and habitat

Almost everywhere in Europe, except in England, Ireland, Italy and Northern extreme. Lives primarily in the forests of conifers, sometimes the parks and the gardens.

Behavior

Sedentary. Join other small groups of titmouses in autumn.

Food mode

Insects and larvae. Seeds of conifers, beech and bays of genévrier in winter.

Reproduction

During the period of the loves in spring, the male rectifies its crested and sings by inclining its head. A brooded first in April then a second in June. Nest in a sick or dead tree, or an old lodging of squirrel. 7 to 10 eggs of 16 mm, brooded from 13 to 15 days. Let us oisillons leave the nest after 16 to 22 days.

Voice

Often repeated cry: " huhuhuhuhu" (kind of laughing) preceded by a " zit" acute.

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