Long-tailed Tit
Aegithalos caudatus
A tiny, round-bodied bird with a very long tail—nearly twice its body length. Mostly pinkish-white and black in colour, they move in roving flocks, calling with high-pitched chirps as they forage for insects. Though more common on mainland Guernsey, small groups may drift to Lihou when searching for food in scrub.
- Habitat: Woodland edges, hedgerows, gardens; occasionally in coastal shrubs.
- When to See: Year-round in the wider area
- Diet / Food: Insects, spiders, and larvae; also seeds in winter.
- Length: 14 cm