Great Tit (Parus major)
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Status: Resident
all year round
Scots Names: Black
headed tomtit, Saw sharpener, Oxee
Size: 14cm
(5.5")
Habitat: Parks, gardens, all types of woodland, churchyards
and hedgerows.
Breeding: Over 1 500 000 breeding pairs, Up to 15 eggs,
up to 22 days to fledging
Call Note: Common call is a 'chink' call, varied song
is normally two distinct clear notes,
the commonest being 'teacher teacher'
Status: GREEN