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Great tit attacks, and defends territory

Great tit (Parus major) A familiar face. Great tits are among our most common birds, bringing a dash of green and yellow to woodland and gardens across the country. Appearance and behaviour Where to find it Quick facts Common name: great tit Scientific name: Parus major Family: Paridae (tits) Habitat: woodland, farmland, parks and gardens Diet: invertebrates, berries and seeds Predators: sparrowhawks and cats take adults; chicks and eggs vulnerable to a wide range of predators Origin: Native What do great tits look like? The great tit is a colourful bird with greenish-yellow plumage. It has a black head with striking white cheeks and is roughly the same size as a robin. Not to be confused with: the blue tit, which is noticeably smaller and lacks a black head. Coal, marsh and willow tits are all smaller than great tits and have duller, less colourful plumage. What do great tits eat? Insects and invertebrates account for much of the diet in summer. A range of prey is taken, including caterpillars, spiders, grasshoppers and flies. Berries and seeds become important food sources in winter when invertebrates are hard to find. Did you know? In Eastern Europe, great tits have been recorded attacking and eating hibernating bats. How do great tits breed? Great tits typically lay seven to nine eggs in April or May. These birds are cavity nesters, meaning they build their nests in holes within trees or other surfaces. They will readily use nest boxes. Chicks hatch after around two weeks and fledge up to three weeks later. Where do great tits live? Great tits are found across the UK, in woodland, farmland and parks and gardens. The national population is estimated at more than two million birds. Signs and spotting tips Great tits are common birds and you stand a good chance of seeing them on any woodland walk. Listen out for their distinctive ‘teacher-teacher’ call. Spotted this bird? Record the comings and goings of key feathered friends and help scientists track the effects of climate change on wildlife. Take part in our Nature's Calendar survey It has a black head with striking white cheeks. Threats and conservation The great tit is not of conservation concern and numbers have grown significantly since the 1970s. However, the species can suffer from habitat loss when trees and vegetation are destroyed. Did you know? Research has suggested that UK great tits may have evolved longer beaks than those on mainland Europe. This change has only occurred since the 1970s and may be due to a longer beak helping the birds access food in bird feeders. Woodland Trust Welcome to Wild Nature SouthWest. Wild Nature SW is dedicated to capturing and recording the Sights and Sounds of the Natural World. Our aim is to produce both a visual and audible record for our times. We hope you will enjoy this close up view of the Natural World and its many and varied inhabitants. Wild Nature SouthWest is focused on building Community, and creating a heightened awareness of the beauty and fragility of Nature. By increasing our understanding, hopefully we can be better custodians for the future. We will be uploading 4 new Videos and SoundScapes every month, so please stay tuned, and consider Subscribing, as well as turning on the Notifications so you dont miss any new uploads! We are committed to bringing you many fascinating insights into the abundance, drama and joy that Nature has to offer, and really appreciate all your support, comments and feedback! We hope you will join us. Welcome to Wild Nature SouthWest All rights reserved.