The white cheeks and lack of wing barring identify it at this range. More closely it has a very distinctive black and white crest, which it can fan and raise upwards.
From a distance, this is quite a dull coloured tit with predominantly grey-green upper parts, buff flanks and a white breast.
Discover more about the Crested Tit
When to see
Resident throughout the year, it is more visible during the summer period when accompanied by feeding young.
Where to see
Its main habitat is the ancient pine forest and newer Scots pine forestry plantations of the Central and Eastern Highlands, from the River Spey catchment to the Dornoch Firth.
Did you know?
It is limited in its range as it only nests in old pine trees. May be seen foraging through conifers in the company of other tits such as coal, great and blue tits, where its crest easily distinguishes it.
When to see
Resident throughout the year, it is more visible during the summer period when accompanied by feeding young.
Where to see
Its main habitat is the ancient pine forest and newer Scots pine forestry plantations of the Central and Eastern Highlands, from the River Spey catchment to the Dornoch Firth.
Did you know?
It is limited in its range as it only nests in old pine trees. May be seen foraging through conifers in the company of other tits such as coal, great and blue tits, where its crest easily distinguishes it.
When to see
Resident throughout the year, it is more visible during the summer period when accompanied by feeding young.
Where to see
Its main habitat is the ancient pine forest and newer Scots pine forestry plantations of the Central and Eastern Highlands, from the River Spey catchment to the Dornoch Firth.
Did you know?
It is limited in its range as it only nests in old pine trees. May be seen foraging through conifers in the company of other tits such as coal, great and blue tits, where its crest easily distinguishes it.
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