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Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: AEGITHALIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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A very small, drab gray bird with a long tail and a social nature. Bushtits are usually found in flocks of up to 40 individuals, often mixed in with other species.

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Appearance

Chickadeelike
Chickadeelike
Typical Voice

Adult Description

  • Very small bird.
  • Long tail and short wings.
  • Plain gray-brown without markings.

Immature Description

Eyes dark. Female's eyes become light within a month of fledging.

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Similar Species

  • Oak and Juniper titmice have short crests.
  • Immature Verdin is small and all gray, but has a pointed bill, a shorter tail, and is paler.