Great Tit
NameGreat Tit
Common NameGreat Tit
Scientific NameParus major
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)24
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)18.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a glossy black cap, nape, and throat, contrasting with large white cheek patches. The back is olive-green, and the underparts are bright yellow with a broad black stripe extending from the throat to the vent, which is typically wider in males. Wings are bluish-grey with a single white wing bar, and the tail is bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, and often repetitive 'tee-cher, tee-cher' or 'peter-peter' song, which sounds like a saw sharpening. It also has a wide repertoire of chirps, trills, and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdeciduous forest, mixed forest, parks, gardens, urban areas, hedgerows
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of North Africa, inhabiting a vast range from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific Ocean.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head with white cheek patches, Bright yellow underparts with a broad black central stripe, Olive-green back, Loud 'tee-cher' song, Active and acrobatic foraging behavior
Description
The Great Tit is a common and widespread passerine bird, easily recognized by its distinctive black head, white cheeks, and a prominent black stripe running down its yellow breast. It is an active and adaptable bird, often found foraging in trees or visiting garden feeders.
