#sittiparus owstoni

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May 24, 2023 - Owston's Tit (Sittiparus owstoni) These tits are found in broadleaf forests on the southern Izu Islands in Japan. Their diet is not well studied, but probably includes acorns and ants, possibly along with other seeds, invertebrates, and berries. They build their nests from moss and plant fibers in cavities, usually in trees. Females incubate the eggs alone, but both parents feed the chicks. They are listed as Endangered by the IUCN due to population declines in their small range caused by habitat loss and possibly invasive species. Volcanic eruptions may also put them at risk of habitat degradation.

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