The Marsh Tit and The Willow Tit

The first comprehensive work on the Marsh Tit and the Willow Tit, two woodland bird species that are of the highest conservation priority.The Marsh Tit and the Willow Tit are two small birds of woodlands and forests extending from Great Britain to Japan. They are resourceful, resilient, vocal and bold. Both species are an important part of our natural heritage and are sentinels of our wooded ecosystems, sensitive to habitat changes that send their populations into decline and signalling problems in these precious habitats. In this first monograph for either species, Richard Broughton reveals the remarkable lives of these two birds, bringing together decades of personal study and a detailed review of the wider research from Europe and Asia. We learn about each species' taxonomy, communication, food and foraging, habitats, social organisation, breeding behaviour, dispersal and the survival of individuals, as well as exploring the challenges they face and future prospects.Illustrated with over 150 illustrations including unique maps, charts and colour photographs, many taken during the author's own fieldwork, The Marsh Tit and The Willow Tit brings together a wealth of information on both of these fascinating species and how we can better understand and conserve them.