willow tit

British

noun

a small tit, Parus montanus, of marshy woods in Europe, having a greyish-brown body and dull black crown

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The reserve is home to species including grey partridge, lapwing, skylark, grasshopper warbler and willow tit.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The funding will support the restoration of grassland, riverbank, wetland and woodland habitats that will support species such as willow tit, waxcaps and rare great-crested newts.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2024

A constant supply of peanuts and seeds that boosts the number of blue tits and great tits could be helping to drive the continuing decline in the willow tit population.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2021

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