Great Tit

Parus major

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22 recent observations

Brief #

Green and yellow, with a shiny black crown and bib which joins to enclose white cheeks.

Synonyms #

  • Carbonero común (Spanish)
  • Ferreiro abelleiro (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Great Tit is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Green and yellow, with a shiny black crown and bib which joins to enclose white cheeks. A bright yellow bib and belly are divided by a glossy black stripe. Its back is green and its tail and wings are pale blue, with white outer feathers. Juvenile distinguished by a grey crown and yellow cheeks.

Measurements #

Length: 13 - 15 cm
Wingspan: 23 - 26 cm
Weight: 14 - 22 g

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