Great Tit

The Great Tit (Parus major) is one of the most familiar and widespread woodland birds in Britain, found in gardens, parks, hedgerows and mixed woodland throughout the year. Bold, active and highly adaptable, it is often seen moving quickly through branches in search of insects, seeds and other small food sources.

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With its black head, bright white cheeks, olive-green back and yellow underparts marked by a central dark stripe, the Great Tit is one of the most distinctive small birds in the British countryside. Its strong, varied song and confident behaviour often make it more noticeable than many of the smaller tits with which it shares woodland and garden habitats.

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Great Tits feed on a wide range of insects, caterpillars, seeds and nuts, and will readily visit bird tables and feeders. During the breeding season they become especially active in woodland and gardens, where they nest in holes, boxes and other sheltered cavities.