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When: October 18, 2020

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

The piece of fluffy reed actually bend over a bit when the Bearded Reedlings sat on it - I think more because of their plucking activities than their weight. They are incredibly small!

This is the male, by the way.

Species: Bearded Reedling (Baardman of baardmannetje)

Latin name: Panurus Biarmicus

Originates from Eurasia.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…When it was first described, it was placed amongst the True Tits and called the Bearded Tit. Later, the species was placed with the Parrotbills, and called the Bearded Parrotbill. Recent research shows the Bearded Reedling is a unique songbird, and there’s no other living species closely related to it.

…Despite what its name suggest, the Bearded Reedling does not have a beard – the male does have two black streaks on his face resembling a moustache. A female does not have this “moustache”.

…You may be able to locate a flock of Bearded Reedlings in a reedbed by listening to their characterist “ping” call.

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Description

When: October 18, 2020

Where: Dierenpark Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

The piece of fluffy reed actually bend over a bit when the Bearded Reedlings sat on it - I think more because of their plucking activities than their weight. They are incredibly small!

This is the male, by the way.

Species: Bearded Reedling (Baardman of baardmannetje)

Latin name: Panurus Biarmicus

Originates from Eurasia.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…When it was first described, it was placed amongst the True Tits and called the Bearded Tit. Later, the species was placed with the Parrotbills, and called the Bearded Parrotbill. Recent research shows the Bearded Reedling is a unique songbird, and there’s no other living species closely related to it.

…Despite what its name suggest, the Bearded Reedling does not have a beard – the male does have two black streaks on his face resembling a moustache. A female does not have this “moustache”.

…You may be able to locate a flock of Bearded Reedlings in a reedbed by listening to their characterist “ping” call.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery | zoo photography Instagram | cat lovers’ Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite | WildlifeReferencePhotos