Eurasian Penduline Tit (Male)
Eurasian Penduline Tit (Male)
Eurasian Penduline Tit (Male)
Eurasian Penduline Tit (Female)
Recordings 
Scientific Name 
Remiz pendulinus
Arabic Name 
القرقف المقنع
Kuwaiti name 
فرخ الرماني
Family 
Length 
11.0 cm
Least Concern

Information

Uncommon winter visitor. It is usually forced south by severe weather. Some birds may linger into spring. This bird prefers reed beds and riparian areas, but may be found in small flocks or family groups when on passage.
Where in Kuwait 
It is often found in areas with reedbeds in the Jahra area, but also as far west as Al Abraq with a preference crops with seed heads
In the world 
It has an extremely large range with an increasing population and is relatively widespread throughout Eurasia. It builds an elaborate hanging nest, formerly used in Central Europe as children's slippers.
Local threats 
Habitat loss and degradation