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SPECIES PROFILE
Great Tit (Parus major)
Parus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Insectivorous/Omnivorous
HABITAT
Gardens, woodlands
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Paridae
GENUS
Parus
📋 Description
SIZE
12-14 cm body, 16-21 g
COLORATION
Black head, yellow breast, white cheeks
ADAPTATIONS
Loud, varied song
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Gardens, woodlands
DIET
Insectivorous/Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
6-12 eggs, 1-2 broods per year
DIET DETAILS
Insects, seeds
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Great Tit is bold and common in gardens with its black head and yellow breast. It has a huge repertoire of calls and songs.
2
It is one of the most studied birds in Europe.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Richmond Park London
New Forest UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Common on garden feeders; black head, yellow breast.
