A small
bird,
scientific name Parus caeruleus, the most common member of the
tit family, widely found across
Britain and northern
Europe. Its preferred
habitat is
deciduous forests,
gardens and
hedgerows. Grows to about 5
inches (12
centimetres) in size, with
vivid blue and yellow markings which make it instantly recognisable.
Like many small finch-like birds, it has readily adapted to modern human society (although it doesn't like cities), and will often be found at bird tables. This is helped by its omnivorous diet: it will eat a combination of seeds, insects and their larvae.