




Psaltriparus minimus
Bushtits are tiny, cheerful birds that love to flit around in trees and bushes. They often travel in little groups, making sweet, chirpy sounds as they go!
Habitat: Urban areas
The Bushtit is a tiny, grayish-brown bird with a long tail that makes it look like a flying lollipop. It has a pale belly and a short, stubby bill. Its small size and constant movement distinguish it.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
23
A Bushtit's tiny egg is smaller than a jelly bean!
Bushtit families build elaborate hanging nests woven with thousands of pieces of spider silk!
Bushtits are so light, they weigh less than two pennies!
These tiny birds often huddle together in large groups at night to stay super warm!
Bushtit has an amazing, stretchy nest woven from spider silk that helps it expand as the baby birds grow.
Bushtit can forage in large, chattering flocks that helps them find food and spot predators more easily.
Bushtit can hang upside down from branches and leaves because of their nimble feet, helping them reach hidden insects.
These tiny birds mostly munch on small insects and spiders, sometimes enjoying berries too!
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.
The easiest way to identify Bushtit is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
8-11 cm
12-16 cm
0.005-0.006 kg
2-4 years
35 km/h
These tiny birds mostly munch on small insects and spiders, sometimes enjoying berries too!
Urban areas
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Jun 19, 2026
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