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Great Tit
Parus major
- When to see: All year round
- UK conservation status: Green
- Bird family: Tits
- Protected by: The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
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About the Great Tit
A naturally intelligent bird, the great tit has been found to have an acute awareness of how to overcome any obstacle, and has even been found to use conifer needles to extract larvae from tree bark! They are known to be a cavity nester, favouring smaller spots like tree holes, and more domestically, they can be found in letterboxes and street lamps.
Identifying features:
The great tit is similar to the blue tit in appearance. It boasts a noticeable black crown with a prominent black stripe down the throat and neck. With a yellow breast, olive-green tinged wings, and blue-ish tail, it’s a beauty to spot!
Measurements:
Length: 14cm
Wingspan: 24cm
Weight: 18g
What they eat:
Fond of peanuts and sunflower hearts but will eat most bird food mixes.
Where and when to see them
Great tits are commonly found in parks and gardens and almost any areas with similar vegetation.
Bird Calls
Great Tits have an easily recognisable song, its repeated and rhythmic nature earning the old name ‘saw-sharpener’.
