The Black-Throated Bushtit is a rare bird that wears a beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” around its eyes

This birds name is not the only incredible thing about it, its also an absolute delight to look at.

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

These birds are tiny, stretching only up to 4 inches long and weighing in at around 4-9 grams.

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

Sporting a multiple colored plumage, with a black ‘bandits mask’ around the eyes as well as white and orangey-brown patches all over.

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

Their diet consists of berries, seeds, smaller insects and spiders.Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

Found in the open broadleaf and pine forests, often in middle-level altitudes.

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

They are highly social birds, often traveling in large flocks of up to 40 birds.

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

The black-throated bushtits are found from the foothills of the Himalayan mountains all the way across India and through countries such as Bangladesh and Taiwan.

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

These stunning photos are taken by Chen Chengguang, a Taiwanese wildlife photographer who specializes in bird photography.

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

These photos are so clear, you can’t help but imagine what it would be like to pet these sweet birds.

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

Check out Chengguang’s Instagram page for more beautiful shots of a whole variety birds

Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog
Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog
Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog
Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog
Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog
Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog
Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog
Unique Bird- The Black-Throated Bushtit – Wearing A Beautiful “Bandit’s Mask” Around Its Eyes - archeology and animals Blog

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