European Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus)
About the European Crested Tit
The crested tit or European crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is a widespread and common resident breeder in coniferous forests throughout central and northern Europe and in deciduous woodland in France and the Iberian Peninsula. In Great Britain, it is mainly restricted to the ancient pinewoods of Inverness and Strathspey in Scotland, and rarely strays far from its haunts. A few vagrant crested tits have been seen in England. It is resident, and most individuals do not migrate.
A real field recording of the European Crested Tit. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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3 recordings on this page · licensed Public Domain / CC0 ×3 · mirrored on this server, free for commercial reuse · recorded in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland and elsewhere · xeno-canto lists 1,248 recordings for this species in total.
Similar species
- Grey Crested TitLophophanes dichrousprofile
Species grouped by shared genus, family and range.