THE BEARDED TIT 185 



only by its colour, which is a kind of buff-cinnamon, 

 but also by its curious long black moustache. Its 

 length is equal to that of the great tit, viz., six 

 inches. It is found only among reed-beds, and is 

 very local indeed, it may be considered a rare 

 bird. The female is paler in colour, and has no 

 moustache. 



