Juvenile Male Bearded Tit
We often see gorgeous photos of adult male Breaded Tits with their grey heads and elegant mustachios. However, it all has to start somewhere and this is a juvenile male. He's already got his yellow bill and, although hatched this year, is already moulting into his adult plumage and is replacing his wing and tail feathers. Next will be the body moult and already you can see some lavender-grey coming in on the lower breast. Last to come in will be his grey head and his moustache and all should be completed by November when he'll look just like his Dad.
Juvenile Male Bearded Tit
We often see gorgeous photos of adult male Breaded Tits with their grey heads and elegant mustachios. However, it all has to start somewhere and this is a juvenile male. He's already got his yellow bill and, although hatched this year, is already moulting into his adult plumage and is replacing his wing and tail feathers. Next will be the body moult and already you can see some lavender-grey coming in on the lower breast. Last to come in will be his grey head and his moustache and all should be completed by November when he'll look just like his Dad.