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Parus major
| Size | 14 cm About the length of your middle finger |
|---|---|
| Weight | 14–22 g Lighter than a £1 coin |
| Lifespan | 3 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Very similar in appearance; males have a bolder, thicker black stripe down the belly |
| Habitat | Woodland, parks, gardens, hedgerows |
| Best time | Year-round; most visible in winter at feeders |
| Conservation | UK: Green LC |
Did you know?
Great Tits are one of the most adaptable birds in Britain — they were famously recorded learning to open milk bottle tops to drink the cream
Great Tits are one of the most adaptable birds in Britain — they were famously recorded learning to open milk bottle tops to drink the cream
More for experts
They adjust their egg-laying date each spring to match the peak caterpillar season, a timing that is shifting earlier each decade due to climate change
Often confused with
Blue Tit (blue cap, smaller), Coal Tit (black and white head, grey back)
Blue Tit (blue cap, smaller), Coal Tit (black and white head, grey back)