The name of this bird is not the only incredible thing about it, it is also an absolute pleasure to behold.
These birds are small, stretching only up to 4 inches in length and weighing around 4-9 grams.
Sporting pied plumage, with a black “bandit mask” around the eyes, as well as white and orange-brown spots all over.
Their diet consists of berries, seeds, smaller insects and spiders.
It is found in open pine and broadleaf forests, often at mid-level altitudes.
They are very social birds, often traveling in large flocks of up to 40 birds.
Black-throated bushtits are found from the foothills of the Himalayan mountains throughout India and in countries such as Bangladesh and Taiwan.
These stunning photos were taken by Chen Chengguang, a Taiwanese wildlife photographer who specializes in bird photography.
These photos are so clear that you can’t help but imagine what it would be like to pet these sweet birds.
Check out Chengguang’s Instagram page for more beautiful photos of a wide variety of birds.
