Blue tit
Scientific name: Cyanistes caeruleus
A familiar garden bird, the blue tit can be seen around bird tables and feeders, as well as in woodlands and parks. Listen out for its trilling, 'tsee-tsee-tsee' song. It is smaller than the great tit.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 12cmWingspan: 18cm
Weight: 11g
Average lifespan: 3 years
Conservation status
Common. Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).