Crested Tit - Lophophanes cristatus

The Crested Tit Lophophanes cristatus is apparently not uncommon in this area, but unless you are a serious birdwatcher, you probably won't see them very often, although they often visit large gardens. Their subdued olivey grey colour keeps them camouflaged and they spend most of their time foraging high up in conifer trees. They seem to particularly like cedars Cedrus spp.

For more information about Crested Tits, go to the RSPB page on this species.

In a Cedar of Lebanon Cedrus libani in the grounds of the Chateau of Chenonceau, May.
Posted by Susan
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  1. Tim1 March 2013 at 10:19

    Les Cahiers de la Claise No. 10 "Les Oiseaux du Bassin de la Claise Tourangelle" show them as possible breeders in Preuilly sur Claise, Le Grand Pressigny, Charnizay and Chambon.

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  2. Susan2 March 2013 at 10:43

    Tim: thanks for this extra info -- that's useful to know.

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  3. Niall & Antoinette2 March 2013 at 17:19

    Pretty sure we've seen them around here.

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  4. Susan3 March 2013 at 08:34

    Antoinette: with all your conifers I would guess your garden would have them.

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