European Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) in Scandinavia

The European Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) is a tit found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. An active, inquisitive bird that readily visits garden feeders. It typically occurs in woods, gardens and parks.

In the Nordic countries the European Crested Tit is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the European Crested Tit

  • European Crested Tit – song & calls
  • European Crested Tit – breeding
  • European Crested Tit – nest & eggs
  • European Crested Tit – nest boxes
  • European Crested Tit – diet
  • European Crested Tit – in winter

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Lophophanes cristatus
  • Family: Tits
  • Habitat: Woods, gardens and parks
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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