The great tit (Parus major) is a small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae.

Oct 31, 2025 · The great tit is a small, colorful woodland songbird identifiable by its vibrant body coloration and black head and chin, as well as its distinctive two-syllable song, often referred to as its …

Conspicuous inhabitant of woods, forests, parks, gardens, and hedges in farmland. Often visits bird feeders and uses nest boxes. Plumage is distinctive, with white cheeks surrounded by a black cap …

Great Tits are bold and acrobatic foragers, often seen hanging upside down from branches to reach food. They are highly adaptable and curious, and they are known for their problem-solving abilities in …

Great Tits have an extensive and varied repertoire of calls, with some sounding like other tit species. Common calls include short scolding series (sometimes preceded by high-pitched introductory notes) …

Nov 20, 2023 · Learn how to identify great tits, including by their call, and what food they eat in gardens in this expert guide by the British Trust for Ornithology.

The Great tit (Parus major) is a widespread and common songbird throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and east across the Palearctic to the Amur River, south to parts of North Africa. It has …

Oct 17, 2022 · The Great Tit, also known as the Parus major, is a small songbird found throughout many parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. With its brilliant black and white plumage, spiky crest, and bright …

The great tit (Parus major) is a small passerine bird, easily recognized by its black head and neck, striking white cheeks, olive upperparts, and vibrant yellow underparts.

Jul 5, 2024 · One of the commonest and most widespread Palearctic passerines, and a model species for the study of behavioral ecology, the Great Tit is among the best-studied birds in the world. The …