Azure Tit
NameAzure Tit
Common NameAzure Tit
Scientific NameCyanistes cyanus
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)18.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a distinctive white head with a dark eye-stripe, bright azure blue back, wings, and tail, and pure white underparts. A prominent white wing-bar is visible on the blue wings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, rapid 'tsi-tsi-tsi' or 'tsirrr' call, and a buzzing 'churr' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Eastern Europe and temperate Asia, from Belarus and Ukraine eastward through Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia, to parts of China and Japan.
Identifying FeaturesWhite head with dark eye-stripe, Azure blue back, wings, and tail, Pure white underparts, Prominent white wing-bar
Description
A small, striking tit known for its brilliant blue and white plumage. It is an active and agile bird, often seen foraging for insects and seeds in trees and reeds.
