Bird · GBIF taxon 9705453
Great Tit
Parus majorGreat Tits are sturdy songbirds with black heads, white cheek patches, yellow underparts, and a dark stripe down the belly. They forage actively through branches and readily investigate cavities, feeders, and nest boxes.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- caterpillars
- beetles
- spiders
Predators
- sparrowhawks
- owls
- domestic cats
ThreatsWindow collisions, free-roaming cats, pesticides, severe weather, and loss of nesting cavities
HabitatsDeciduous and mixed woodland, parks, gardens, orchards, and wooded settlements
Life spanOften three to six years, with exceptional wild birds living well beyond ten years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyParidae
- SpeciesParus major
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Moderate
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- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Monitor nest boxes briefly and avoid approaching an active cavity repeatedly.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Combine white cheeks, a black head, and a dark stripe down yellow underparts.
- Listen: A clear repeated two-note phrase is common, but the vocal repertoire is varied.
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