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Aegithalidae
Aegithalidae (long-tailed tits, bushtits; class Aves, order Passeriformes) A family of small titmice that have medium to long tails. The nest is intricate and domed, with a small entrance, and built in trees and bushes. There are three genera, comprising seven species: Aegithalos (long-tailed tits) is Eurasian, Psaltriparus (bushtit) is American, and Psaltria (pygmy tit) is confined to Java.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Aegithalidae." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Aegithalidae." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-Aegithalidae.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Aegithalidae." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-Aegithalidae.html |
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Aegithalos
Aegithalos (long-tailed tits) See AEGITHALIDAE.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Aegithalos." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Aegithalos." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-Aegithalos.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Aegithalos." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-Aegithalos.html |
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