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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Lophophanes cristatus |
| Species Codes | cretit2, CRTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Tit belong to?
The Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify 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 ...
Where can I report a Crested Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cretit2, or on iNaturalist.
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