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Northern Long-tailed Tit
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Woodland (winter vagrant).
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Pure white head.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
How rare is it?
The Northern Long-tailed Tit sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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Similar birds
- Long-tailed TitCommon · Woodland
- American WigeonRare · Wetlands (winter vagrant)
- Common RedpollRare · Birch woodland (winter)
- Green-winged TealRare · Marshes (winter vagrant)
- Ring-necked DuckRare · Lakes (winter vagrant)
- Surf ScoterRare · Coastal seas (winter vagrant)
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