Image via Macaulay Library
Crested Tit
- Scientific name
- Lophophanes cristatus
- Family
- Paridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest coniferous
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The crested tit, Lophophanes cristatus, is a small passerine bird native to the coniferous forests of Europe. Its evolutionary history is tied to the adaptation of the tit family to dense woodland environments, where its distinct, pointed crest serves as a key identifying feature. Unlike many other members of the Paridae family, its range is largely restricted to northern and central Europe, where it thrives in pine and spruce habitats.
The bird was formally described by Carl Linnaeus in his 18th-century work, Systema Naturae. Its design, characterized by the unique, erectable crest and a sophisticated, notched tail, has made it a subject of significant interest for ornithologists studying avian aerodynamics and signaling behaviors. While not a subject of human design, its biological profile has been extensively documented in natural history literature since the Enlightenment, noted for its acrobatic foraging and specialized vocalizations.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Crested Tit
Crested Tit is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Crested Tit on collecto.rs?
Crested Tit doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Crested Tit?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Crested Tit catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Crested Tit is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
