Crested Tit

Lophophanes cristatus

The crested tit or European crested tit is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is a widespread and common resident breeder in coniferous forests throughout central and northern Europe and in deciduous woodland in France and the Iberian Peninsula. In Great Britain, it is mainly restricted to the ancient pinewoods of Inverness and Strathspey in Scotland, and rarely strays far from its haunts. A few vagrant crested tits have been seen in England. It is resident, and most individuals do not migrate.

Scientific name

Lophophanes cristatus

Family

Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice

IUCN status

LC

Birds of Conservation Concern

Green