Great Tit
NameGreat Tit
Common NameGreat Tit
Scientific NameParus major
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)14.2
Weight (g)18.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black head and nape, contrasting with large white cheek patches. The back is olive-green, and the underparts are bright yellow with a broad black stripe running from the throat to the vent. Wings are grey-blue with a single white wing bar.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, often repeated 'tee-cher, tee-cher' or 'peter-peter' song, which can vary regionally. They also have a variety of chirps, trills, and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswoodland, forest, parks, gardens, hedgerows, urban areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe, much of Asia, and parts of North Africa, inhabiting temperate and subtropical regions.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white cheeks, black central stripe on yellow breast, olive-green back, white wing bar
Description
The Great Tit is a common and widespread passerine bird, easily recognized by its distinctive black head, white cheeks, and yellow underparts with a prominent black stripe. These active birds are often found in gardens and woodlands, foraging for insects and seeds.
