Meet The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes (9+ Pics)
![thumbb](https://godlycreature.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/thumbb.jpg)
This birds name is not the only incredible thing about it, its also an absolute delight to look at.
These birds are tiny, stretching only up to 4 inches long and weighing in at around 4-9 grams.
![](https://godlycreature.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/b2.jpg)
Sporting a multiple colored plumage, with a black ‘bandits mask’ around the eyes as well as white and orangey-brown patches all over.
![](https://godlycreature.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/b4.jpg)
Their diet consists of berries, seeds, smaller insects and spiders.
![](https://godlycreature.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/b5.jpg)
Found in the open broadleaf and pine forests, often in middle-level altitudes.
They are highly social birds, often traveling in large flocks of up to 40 birds.
![](https://godlycreature.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/b10.jpg)
The black-throated bushtits are found from the foothills of the Himalayan mountains all the way across India and through countries such as Bangladesh and Taiwan.
![](https://godlycreature.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/b9.jpg)
These stunning photos are taken by Chen Chengguang, a Taiwanese wildlife photographer who specializes in bird photography.
![](https://godlycreature.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/b12.jpg)
These photos are so clear, you can’t help but imagine what it would be like to pet these sweet birds.
![](https://godlycreature.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/10.jpg)
Check out Chengguang’s Instagram page for more beautiful shots of a whole variety birds