The Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus or Parus caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. The bird is easily recognisable by its blue and yellow plumage. Blue tits, usually resident and non-migratory birds, are widespread and a common resident breeder throughout temperate and subarctic Europe and western Asia in deciduous or mixed woodlands with a high proportion of oak. They usually nest in tree holes, although they easily adapt to nest boxes where necessary. The main rival ...
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Summary
- Common name
- Blue Tit
- Latin name
- Cyanistes caeruleus
Scientific classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Paridae |
| Genus: | Cyanistes |
| Species: | Cyanistes caeruleus |
Also known as (Latin)
- Cyanistes caeruleus
Size
- Length:
- from 11 to 13 cm
- Wing span:
- 20 cm
- Weight:
- 11 g
Biological data
- Life span:
- 1,5 years