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European Crested Tit, Herrerillo capuchino
Lophophanes cristatus
40.7719, -4.06721
Field Notes
Description:
Passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is a very easy to recognize tit, with a conspicuous crest, with the tip recurved. Its birdsong is similar to other tits, with a constant zee, zee, zee. It nests on fallen trunks. It feeds on insects and seeds. During winter it joins other tits to form bigger flocks.
Habitat:
Spotted in a pine tree forest. Sierra de Guadarrama
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/8; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 2, 2013
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