Birds of Ireland: Great tit

Tits are one of the most familiar groups of birds in Ireland as most come into gardens and readily take food from bird tables and peanut feeders. Most are insect eaters during the breeding season and like to build their nests in cavities, such as holes in walls and trees, and nest boxes

A great tit is the largest of the tit family and is the same size as a robin

Great Tit | Meantán mór | Parus major

A great tit is about 13-15 centimetres long with a wing span of 24 centimetres.