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The Great Tit is the largest of the UK Tit family. The black stripe on the belly of a male Great Tit is an indicator of its status; larger stripes are more attractive to females and the female has a much narrower stripe. It is a woodland bird which has readily adapted to man-made habitats to become a familiar garden visitor. It can be quite aggressive at the bird table. In winter they often flock together with other Tits flying through woodlands and gardens in search of food. Great Tits are cavity nesters, breeding in a hole that is usually inside a tree, although occasionally in a wall, or rock face, and they will readily take to nest boxes. Generally they stay resident in Britain, but in some autumns British numbers swell with an influx from northern areas.
Fledging18 - 21 days
Egg Size18 x 14 mm Egg Weight 1.7 g ~ Clutch Size 7 - 9 eggs
Maximum Recorded Age13 years, 11 months
Incubation13 - 15 days
First Record8th Century
DietInvertebrates mainly, butterflies, beetles, and spiders, seeds and fruit
HabitatForest, woodland, towns, mangrove
Number in Britain4 million
Status in UKResident Breeder, Winter Visitor
Length14 cm Wingspan 24 cm Weight 18 g
First Clutches Laid26 Apr (10 Apr - 17 May)
Conservation Status in UKGREEN
Age at First Breeding1 year
Number of Broods1-2
Typical Lifespan3 years
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