White-cheeked Bushtit
A species of Eurasian Long-tailed Tits Scientific name : Aegithalos leucogenys Genus : Eurasian Long-tailed Tits
White-cheeked Bushtit, A species of Eurasian Long-tailed Tits
Botanical name: Aegithalos leucogenys
Genus: Eurasian Long-tailed Tits
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Description
The white-cheeked bushtit (Aegithalos leucogenys), also known as the white-cheeked tit, is a species of bird in the family Aegithalidae. It is found in Afghanistan, Kashmir region, and Pakistan.
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-cheeked Bushtit primarily consume insects and spiders. They forage in shrubs, holly oaks, and junipers, often in groups or mixed-species flocks, particularly from late summer to mid-spring.
Habitat
The white-cheeked Bushtit typically inhabits open dry scrubby forests with a mix of holly oak, juniper, and pine trees. At higher altitudes, it is also found in almond scrub. Outside the breeding season, it may be found at lower elevations, near the edges of cultivation, amongst thorn-scrub, and in areas with riverine tamarisks.
Dite type
Insectivorous