About the Great Tit
The Great Tit (Parus major) is a species of bird in the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 62 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code gretit1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Parus major |
| Species Codes | gretit1, GRTI, EGTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Tit belong to?
The Great Tit (Parus major) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Great Tit?
The Great Tit is a member of the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gretit1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice 62 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
62
Species in Family
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