Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus
Portuguese: Chapim-azul
Classification
Family: Tits (Paridae)
Order: Passeriformes
Size: 11-12 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Common
Migratory Status: Resident
Best Time to See
Season: Year-round
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Woodlands, gardens, cork oak forests
Habitat: Deciduous woodland, Gardens, Parks, Orchards
Identification
Blue crown, white face, yellow underparts, blue wings
Call: High-pitched "tsee-tsee-tsee"; churring alarm
Diet & Behavior
Insects, caterpillars, seeds, nuts in winter