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Long-tailed Tit

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the long-tailed tit.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about the British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Michaela Strachan presents the long-tailed tit. They are sociable birds and family ties are vital. They even roost together at night, huddled in lines on a branch, and this behaviour saves lives in very cold winter weather. The nest of the Long-Tailed Tit is one of the most elaborate of any UK bird, a ball of interwoven moss, lichen, animal hair, spider's webs and feathers.

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2 minutes

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Sun 13 Aug 2023 08:58

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus)

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus)
Image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Aug 2013 05:58
  • Fri 11 Jul 2014 05:58
  • Wed 6 Apr 2016 05:58
  • Fri 10 Feb 2017 05:58
  • Fri 6 Apr 2018 05:58
  • Tue 27 Aug 2019 05:58
  • Sun 23 Aug 2020 08:58
  • Thu 7 Apr 2022 05:58
  • Sun 13 Aug 2023 08:58

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