Crested Tit
Lophophanes cristatus
The Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) is a common tits, chickadees, and titmice found in 40 countries, weighing about 11 g. The crested tit or European crested tit is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae.
About the Crested Tit
The crested tit or European crested tit is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is a widespread and common resident breeder in coniferous forests throughout central and northern Europe and in deciduous woodland in France and the Iberian Peninsula. In Great Britain, it is mainly restricted to the ancient pinewoods of Inverness and Strathspey in Scotland, and rarely strays far from its haunts. A few vagrant crested tits have been seen in England. It is resident, and most individuals do not migrate.
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What the Crested Tit sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Afghanistan.
When to see it
The Crested Tit can be seen all year round, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Crested Tit look like?
- The crested tit or European crested tit is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae.
- How big is a Crested Tit?
- The Crested Tit is a tiny sized bird weighing about 11 g.
- Where can you see a Crested Tit?
- The Crested Tit occurs in 40 countries, including Sweden, France, Finland, Spain and Germany.
- What does a Crested Tit sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Crested Tit on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Crested Tit?
- The Crested Tit is most easily confused with the Grey-crested Tit.
- Is the Crested Tit endangered?
- The Crested Tit is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Learn the Crested Tit for real
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