Long-tailed Tit

long-tailed tit searching for its flock in woodland

The Long-tailed Tit is a small, fluffy bird with a long tail and pink and white plumage. It has a high-pitched, twittering call and is often seen in small flocks in gardens and woodlands across the UK.

  • Long-tailed Tits can be seen in the UK all year round, but are more commonly spotted during the autumn and winter months.
  • Long-tailed Tits are part of the bird family Aegithalidae, which also includes the bushtit and pygmy tit.

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