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Cyanistes caeruleus
| Size | 12 cm Fits in the palm of your hand |
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| Weight | 11 g Lighter than a 10p coin |
| Lifespan | 3 years |
| Rarity | Common |
| M vs F | Males have a brighter blue cap and more vivid yellow underparts than females |
| Habitat | Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, parks |
| Best time | Year-round — most visible at feeders in winter |
| Conservation | UK: Green LC |
Did you know?
A Blue Tit can carry a caterpillar in each foot AND its beak at the same time! A single pair needs up to 100 caterpillars a day to feed their chicks.
A Blue Tit can carry a caterpillar in each foot AND its beak at the same time! A single pair needs up to 100 caterpillars a day to feed their chicks.
More for experts
Blue Tits can enter a state of regulated hypothermia on cold nights, lowering their body temperature to conserve energy. They also have UV-reflective plumage visible to other Blue Tits but invisible to humans.
Often confused with
Great Tit, Coal Tit, Marsh Tit
Great Tit, Coal Tit, Marsh Tit