Bearded Reedling, Panurus Biarmicus, (Female)

Bearded Reedling females lack the beard (actually, more of a moustache than a beard) of the male birds. These beautiful and impressive residents of large reed bed habitats, live in sociable groups for most of the year. They are schedule one birds and scarce because of their dependence on this particular habitat. October is a great time to see them because, as they change from their summer insect food, they “feed” on grit to aid the digestion of the reed seeds which is their winter food. Find the source of their grit (which is often provided by reserve managers) and the birds will visit there.

 

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