 The blue tit is arguably one of the most attractive birds in the garden .The Blue Tit is easily identified by its small blue skullcap and bright yellow belly with a black stripe across its face along the eye line. A faint black line can be seen along its chest.
This wonderful bird can often be seen clinging from the peanut feeders or fat blocks in your garden and is a popular resident of garden nestboxes for breeding. Can be seen all year round.
| Size |
11.5cm |
| Weight |
9.5 to 12.5gm |
| Habitat |
A common woodland and garden bird. They are also attracted to parkland and hedgerows. In winter Blue tits tend to move to suburban gardens. |
| Nesting |
Lined with moss, feathers and dried grass. 7-13 white eggs with a few spots |
| Eggs |
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| Incubation |
4 days; fledging - 16-22 days |
| Feeding |
Insects, seeds and nuts as well as caterpillars and fruit. |
| Voice |
A high pitched call. |
| Breeding pairs |
3.5 million |
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