The bushtit is a small bird â only about 4 1/2 inches long â but it builds a comparatively massive nest that can take two months to construct. Photo by Stefan/Adobe Stock
Tiny, mighty bushtits a wonder to see
‘In all things of nature,
There is something of the marvelous.’
– Aristotle
Everyone I know falls in love with this funny, tiny little bird called the bushtit.
The first part of his name comes from its habit of flitting among bushes. The second part of the name comes from the Icelandic word “titr’ which means “small.’ The name aptly describes this bird’s size and behavior.
These are small, mighty and smart birds – only about 4 ½ inches long with a brownish- gray...
