# Eurasian Blue Tit (*Cyanistes caeruleus*) The Eurasian Blue Tit is a small, colorful bird with bright blue and yellow feathers. They are friendly and love to visit gardens and parks. - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 20 - **Habitat:** Woodlands, gardens, and parks - **Also known as:** Blue Tit, Cyanistes Blue Tit ![Eurasian Blue Tit](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424667/objects/4560.jpg) ## Appearance The Eurasian Blue Tit has a distinctive bright blue cap, white cheeks with a black eye-stripe, and a vibrant yellow belly. Its wings and tail are also blue, setting it apart from other small woodland birds with its vivid coloration. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Paridae - **Genus:** Cyanistes ## Interesting facts - A single pair can lay one of the largest clutches of eggs for their size! - Blue Tits can adapt their diet, even storing food for later in secret spots! - Some Blue Tits learn to peck open milk bottle tops to drink the cream! - They often use their own feathers to line their cozy nests, making them super soft! ## Special abilities - **Acrobatic Forager:** Eurasian Blue Tits can hang upside down because of their strong feet that helps them reach insects in tricky spots. - **Clever Nest Builder:** Eurasian Blue Tits have a knack for finding tiny holes that helps them shelter their large clutches safely. - **Insect Inspector:** Eurasian Blue Tits can devour vast numbers of caterpillars because of their high metabolism that helps keep trees healthy. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 10.5-12 cm - **Wingspan:** 17-20 cm - **Weight:** 0.009-0.012 kg - **Lifespan:** 2-10 years - **Speed:** 35 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 7-13 - **Incubation:** 12-16 days ## Diet & Feeding These small birds primarily eat insects and caterpillars, especially for their young, supplementing with seeds and nuts. - **Age differences:** Chicks require a diet rich in protein, primarily insects and caterpillars, especially during spring and summer. - **Primary Foods:** Caterpillars, Aphids, Spiders, Sunflower seeds, Peanuts, Fruit - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Eurasian Sparrowhawk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-sparrowhawk) (*Accipiter nisus*) — A common aerial predator of small garden birds. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Cat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-cat) (*Felis catus*) — A common ground predator in gardens and urban areas. - **Depends on:** [English Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/english-oak) (*Quercus robur*) — Provides nesting sites and a rich source of insect food. - **Hunts:** [Winter Moth](https://www.snappit.app/explore/winter-moth) (*Operophtera brumata*) — Blue Tits consume large numbers of their caterpillars. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low These birds are friendly and safe to watch from a distance. Do not try to touch or catch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Eurasian Blue Tit? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Eurasian Blue Tit? 10.5-12 cm ### What is Eurasian Blue Tit's wingspan? 17-20 cm ### How much does Eurasian Blue Tit weigh? 0.009-0.012 kg ### How long does Eurasian Blue Tit live? 2-10 years ### How fast can Eurasian Blue Tit move? 35 km/h ### What does Eurasian Blue Tit eat? These small birds primarily eat insects and caterpillars, especially for their young, supplementing with seeds and nuts. ### Where is Eurasian Blue Tit usually found? Woodlands, gardens, and parks ## Where to spot - [Colchester Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/colchester-zoo) — England, GB · Zoo - [Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/birmingham-wildlife-conservation-park) — England, GB · Zoo - [Pairi Daiza](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/pairi-daiza) — Hainaut, BE · Zoo - [Zoo Berlin](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/zoo-berlin) — Berlin, DE · Zoo - [Drusillas Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/drusillas-park) — England, GB · Zoo - [London Aquarium](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/london-aquarium) — England, GB · Aquarium [View all places to see Eurasian Blue Tit](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/eurasian-blue-tit) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Eurasian Blue Tit: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-blue-tit)