The penduline tits are a group of small passerine birds, related to the true tits. All but the Verdin and Fire-capped Tit make elaborate bag nests hanging from trees, usually over water; inclusion of the Fire-capped Tit in this family is disputed by some authorities. They eat insects.
Nest of Remiz pendulinus
There are 13 species in 5 genera, following Harrap & Quinn, Tits, Nuthatches & Treecreepers.
Genus Remiz
- European Penduline Tit Remiz pendulinus
- Black-headed Penduline Tit Remiz macronyx
- White-crowned Penduline Tit Remiz coronatus
- Chinese Penduline Tit Remiz consobrinus
Remiz pendulinus
Genus Anthoscopus
- Sudan Penduline Tit Anthoscopus punctifrons
- Yellow Penduline Tit Anthoscopus parvulus
- Mouse-coloured Penduline Tit Anthoscopus musculus
- Forest Penduline Tit Anthoscopus flavifrons
- African Penduline Tit Anthoscopus caroli
- Cape Penduline Tit Anthoscopus minutus
Genus Cephalopyrus
- Fire-capped Tit Cephalopyrus flammiceps
Genus Auriparus
- Verdin Auriparus flaviceps
Genus Pholidornis
- Tit-hylia Pholidornis rushiae
