What is TomTit?
The name of this can refer to two different types of birds. One of them is a small, dark, robin bird from New Zealand and also known as Miromiro, Maui Potiki or Ngirura-Ngirura. The second, with bright blue, white, green and yellow feathers, is also known as Blue Tit or Tom Titmous.
Tenttit native to New Zealand is a small bird, usually 5 inches (13 cm) and weighs only £ 0.02 (11 g). Males have black feathers on their heads, backs, wings and upper thoracic, with white feathers and white in wings and tail. Females are mostly brown, with gray chin and gray to white feather breast. The feathers in the wing and tail that are white on the male are creamy on the woman. Like many birds, as soon as the couple is established through courtship, teammates are a lifetime.
These forest residents build their nests in the cavities of trees or in the underwent forks of branches, where up to three sets of eggs can be increased by one reproduction period. In each set there are between three and six off-white eggs. Young andMature birds feed on invertebrates such as spiders, caterpillars, moths and even wasps and any fruit they find in the winter months.
This is an important bird in the Maori culture, where it is displayed as a fast moving, warning scout. Legend says that in the epic battle between marine and earthly birds, it was a vigilant search for ground birds. It is also said to act as a messenger between stolen couples and mean light and life because of the whiteness of male feathers. In the legend of Maui, the hero of the story path to the underworld like Tomtit, and after he dies, his spirit is given to the form to live.
Another bird called Tomtit, this origin from Europe, the United Kingdom, North Africa and the Middle East, also known as Blue Tit. This colorful bird has bright yellow breasts, blue wings and black and white head with a blue crown. It is commonly seen in gardens and forests throughout its native range and nestIn hedges, trees and shrubs. Those interested in attracting these TomTats need to set up a peanut feeder and some nesting boxes because they are easily attracted.
As well as a native of New Zealand, with whom they share their name, these northern coincidences have a diet consisting mainly of invertebrates and fruit, even if they also eat seeds and nuts. They remain in their home territory all year round and do not migrate south for winter months. Instead, they travel in flocks to keep them warm and are often seen with other members of the Tit family.