Tits · Resident
Great Tit
Parus major
Very common Paridae 13.5–15 cm Low risk
A bold, adaptable tit with a black head, white cheeks and a yellow breast split by a black stripe. Its ringing "teacher-teacher" song is one of the first signs of spring in gardens and woodland.
At a glance
Family
Paridae
Group
Tits · Resident
Size
13.5–15 cm
Conservation status
Low risk
Did you know
The great tit uses up to 40 different song patterns and imitates neighbors from nearby nests.
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