an azure tit is captured for banding. native to russia and asia, this small pale-colored songbird is mainly insectivorous. they are closely related with the more common eurasian blue tit, and regularly hybridize with them.
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Tag: azure tit
bird of the day: azure tit
the azure tit is a small passerine bird native to russia and parts of central asia.
the azure tit is mostly insectivorous, showing a preference for moths and caterpillars. they also eat seeds and berries.
males and females have similar plumage. this bird is monogamous, and while they form flocks, they will be devoted to their mate.
the azure tit lives in mixed scrubland, woodland, and marshes. they generally do not migrate.
the azure tit is known to hybridize with similar species throughout its range. one of these hybrids, between the azure tit and eurasian blue tit, was so common it was thought to be its own species.
the azure tit is currently rated least concern by the iucn, as despite some habitat loss, their population numbers are high.
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