Verdin

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Desert scrub.
Diet: Insects.
Best time to spot: Tiny; yellow head.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Verdin sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the penduline-tits family.

Recent US sightings

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