Length: 11.5cm
Wingspan: 17.5-20cm
Conservation Status: Green
Description: The blue tit can be distinguished by its bright blue cap and bold black eye-stripe bordered by white cheeks. The wings and tail are also bright blue and underparts are yellow, with a faint black stripe on the belly. The female is very similar to the male, although slightly paler. Juvenile blue tits are duller with yellow cheeks and greener upperparts and crown.
Nesting: Blue tits will nest in any small holes making them common occupants of nest boxes. Their nests can be constructed from all manner of materials and they will happily use wool and downy material put out for them. Blue tits lay large clutches of eggs, usually 10-12, but up to 16 have been recorded. The red-speckled white eggs are laid from around mid-April and are incubated for 13-15 days. The young fledge after around 16-22 days.
Feeding: Insects, caterpillars, seeds and nuts are common foods of the blue tit. They will also eat fruit and take nectar from garden plants. With their incredible agility and ability to learn from others they are quick to exploit new food sources, making them a common visitor to bird feeders.
Information and image from Garden Bird Supplies
If you want to attract blue tits to your garden then you may be interested in the following products:
Stainless Steel Tit Feeder
Peanuts
Blue Tit Terracotta Bird Pots
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