Beijing Municipal Government

12/16/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2023 11:41

An Adorable Long-Tailed Tit in Changping after Snowfall

[Photo by Dupiao]

[Photo by Dupiao]

[Photo by Dupiao]

The long-tailed tit is nicknamed as "Xiao Fei Jiu" in Mandarin Chinese, which literally means "Little Fat Birdie" in Chinese, because of its fluffy, chubby body.

[Photo by Dupiao]

[Photo by Dupiao]

A cute long-tailed tit stands on the branch, making the photo look like a typical Chinese painting with its strong artistic expression.

[Photo by Dupiao]

[Photo by Dupiao]

[Photo by Dupiao]

Long-tailed tits are known to be birds of important ecological value, scientific value, and social value in China, protected at national level. It is therefore suggested to watch and appreciate such lovely creatures from a distance and avoid disturbing their normal activities at close range. It is also forbidden to capture or feed them.

(Source: WeChat Official Account "Beijing Changping")