Common Penduline-Tit
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Common Penduline-Tit

Remiz pendulinus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_penduline_tit

Overview

The Eurasian penduline tit or European penduline tit is a passerine bird of the genus Remiz. It is relatively widespread throughout the western Palearctic. It is migratory in the northern part of its range but resident in the southern part.

The Eurasian Penduline Tit faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of wetland and riparian ecosystems where it builds its distinctive hanging nests. Climate change is altering the timing of insect emergence, disrupting the species' breeding cycle and food availability. Agricultural intensification and water management practices have reduced suitable nesting sites along rivers and marshes.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Common Penduline-Tit classified as Critically Endangered?
Common Penduline-Tit is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Eurasian Penduline Tit faces significant population declines primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of wetland and riparian ecosystems where it builds its distinctive hanging nests. Climate change is altering the timing of insect emergence, disrupting the species' breeding cycle and food availability. Agricultural intensification and water management practices have reduced suitable nesting sites along rivers and marshes.
Where does Common Penduline-Tit live?
Common Penduline-Tit occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Common Penduline-Tit?
The main threats to Common Penduline-Tit are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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