European Crested Tit
BIRDING ARAGÓNEuropean Crested Tit
Lophophanes cristatus
ES: Herrerillo capuchino
Description
L: 11.5cm; W:17-20cm;
Bird with black upperparts and whitish underparts, black throat, head with pale cheeks, and black eye stripe; crown with a crest of black feathers edged with white, reddish iris and black chin. Sex with similar plumage. Juveniles with short crest, grey-brown irises, and pointed tail feathers.
- Observation difficulty: Easy
- Status: Resident
- Optimal Season: Dec-Jan
- Conservation Status: Protected species
- Hábitat: Forest
Best places to see in Aragón
PROVINCES
Huesca. Zaragoza. Teruel
REGIONS
Gúdar-Javalambre; Sierra de Albarracín; Cuencas Mineras
Special Protected Areas (SPA)
