Bearded Tit
Panurus biarmicus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Panuridae
About
The bearded reedling is a small, long-tailed passerine bird found in reed beds near water in the temperate zone of Eurasia. It is frequently known as the bearded tit or bearded parrotbill, as it historically was believed to be closely related to tits or parrotbills. Today it is known to lack close relatives and it is the only species in the family Panuridae.
Fun Fact
Molecular phylogenetic studies show that it is a unique passerine, not part of any of these families.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in reed beds, primarily those with common reed, by fresh or brackish water lakes, swamps or rivers, but it also occurs in nearby tall grass-like vegetation such as bulrushes and true sedges.
Diet
Eats adult insects, their larvae and pupae, and other small invertebrates (springtails, spiders, snails, etc), typically taking rather slow-moving species.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance