Lophophanes cristatus

Interesting facts: The less sociable crested tit lives preferentially in the crown of spruce forests. It is only seen in winter at the feeding table if there are conifers nearby. After the snow melts, it is also seen on the ground, looking for spiders and insects (arthropods). The female chips out holes in rotten trees and tree stumps. Its nest is made up of lichen and moss on the outside, also animal fur and plant fibre and spider webs.

Characteristics: Head with a black-white speckled, pointed cap, light, black-edges neckband  and dark chin, plumage predominantly beige-brown; beak straight, thin and dark

Body length: Around 10 cm (smaller than a sparrow)

Habitat: Closely associated with coniferous forests, also islands of coniferous forest in deciduous forests or in parks