Marsh Tit

Poecile palustris

Appearance

Glossy black hood and plain, pale brown upperparts. Cheeks brownish towards nape. Small, rounded, black bib. Small pale spot on base of upper mandible (often surprisingly visible, despite small size). Very similar to Willow Tit, especially British sub.sp. Willow tit has bigger head, not so glossy cap, whiter cheeks, larger bib and pale wing panel.

Most easily identified by sound. Especially in areas where plumage is less distinct compared to Willow Tit, like in Britain. Most typical call an explosive, sneeze-like "pee-choo", starting high-pitched and ending on a lower note.

Biometrics

Weight 10-13 g

Wingspan 18-19 cm

Length 11-11 cm

NORTHERN EUROPE

Glossy black hood

Small round bib

Whitish cheeks

Greyish

Brownish

NORTHERN-EUROPE

Brownish upperparts