A genus of small songbirds, commonly known as long-tailed tits, found across Europe and Asia.
From Greek aigithalos, meaning a small bird (likely a type of tit). The Greek root possibly combines aigis (goat) with thalos (to bloom/flourish), though the exact etymology is uncertain.
Long-tailed tits are some of the cutest birds you'll ever see—they're barely bigger than your thumb but have tails twice as long as their bodies. They're so social that they huddle together in massive groups during winter, sometimes piling on top of each other like feathery pancakes.
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