Great Tit
Parus major
Aves › Passeriformes › Paridae › Parus
Conservation status: least_concern
The Great Tit is a striking black and white bird with a distinctive white face, bold black stripe down its yellow breast, and green back, making it one of the most recognizable garden visitors across Europe and Asia. It's an intelligent and acrobatic feeder that often hangs upside down from branches and is particularly attracted to bird feeders in winter, where its loud, repetitive "tea-cher, tea-cher" call is unmistakable.
How To Identify
A medium-sized, sturdy finch characterized by a distinctive glossy black hood contrasting sharply with bright yellow underparts. It generally displays greyish mantle feathers and often features crisp white or pale streaks on its cheeks.
Habitat
The Great Tit lives in woodland, parks, hedgerows, and gardens across Europe and Asia.
Behaviour
The Great Tit is dominant at garden feeders, using its strong bill to hammer open nuts and seeds.
Native Range
The great tit is widespread and common throughout Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and as far east as the Amur River.
Did You Know?
Great Tits have over 40 distinct call types — one of the most complex vocal repertoires of any bird.
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