About the Great Tit
The Great Tit is the largest member of the tit family. It has blue-green colouring above and yellow below with a distinctive black stripe from chest to tail. Its head is black with white cheeks. The tail is blue-grey with white edges.
Females are similar to males but the black stripe on the underside is narrower. Juveniles are duller in colour.
Great Tits are a common sight at garden feeding stations such as hanging peanut or seed feeders. They will also feed on or near the ground.
Specifications
Scientific name
Parus major
Family
Paridae
Habitat
Woodland and gardens.
Food
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Height
14cm
Weight
14 - 22g
Lifespan
1 - 10 years
Breeding time
April-June
Nest
Nest made of moss and dry grass, and lined with hair, wool and feathers.To encourage Great Tits to nest in your garden, provide a 32mm hole nest box
Sound
Varied song including the familiar tea-cher, tea-cher.
Characteristics
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Children
5 - 12 reddish spotted white eggs. 1-2 broods in a season.
Characteristics
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