Birds are one of the most diverse animal class and evidentially one of the most adorable. From poptastic Dracula parrots to extravagant Golden Pheasant--these creatures never cease to amaze with their stunning appearances. And if you're not a fan of bird watching yet, there's a species of birds that might encourage you to pick up a new hobby. They are called Bearded Reedling and has a look that could never be confused with any other species.
Bearded Reedling is a small-sized bird with a long tail. They are approximately 16.5cm in size and could easily fit into your palm.
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Their unique appearance makes them easily recognizable in nature. Just look for a tiny, egg-shaped, fluffy bird, that enjoys resting by doing a split on three branches.
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Males can be easily spotted for their gingerish-brown overall with bluish-grey heads.
They also feature black mustache-like markings that go from under their eyes down to their throats with similar black streaks beneath their tails.
While still very similar to males, females are a little bit different.
They are much paler and don't have any mustache markings nor black streaks under their tales. They also have darker beaks than males.
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This species has an extreme range which is decreasing but not at alarming rates.
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Bearded Reedlings are not known for migration, and could be found residing across Europe and Asia all year long.