Crested Tit
Lophophanes cristatus
Portuguese: Chapim-de-poupa
Classification
Family: Tits (Paridae)
Order: Passeriformes
Size: 11-12 cm
Status
Conservation: Least Concern
Rarity at Quinta: Uncommon
Migratory Status: Resident
Best Time to See
Season: Year-round
Time of Day: Morning
Where to Find
Pine forests in the Serra da Arrábida
Habitat: Coniferous forest, Mixed woodland, Pine plantations
Identification
Distinctive black and white speckled crest, pale face
Call: Purring trill; thin "si-si-si" calls
Diet & Behavior
Insects, spiders, conifer seeds in winter