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Despite the gallery title, only the Eurasian blue tit belongs to the true tit family, Paridae. The long-tailed tit, Eurasian nuthatch and yellowhammer each belong to a different family.
| Scientific name | English | Norwegian | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanistes caeruleus | Eurasian blue tit | Blåmeis | Paridae |
| Aegithalos caudatus | Long-tailed tit | Stjertmeis | Aegithalidae |
| Sitta europaea | Eurasian nuthatch | Spettmeis | Sittidae |
| Emberiza citrinella | Yellowhammer | Gulspurv | Emberizidae |
Long-tailed tit
The long-tailed tit is a tiny, sociable bird with a tail longer than its body.
Eurasian blue tit
The Eurasian blue tit is an agile woodland bird with a blue crown, wings and tail.
Eurasian nuthatch
The Eurasian nuthatch moves head-first down tree trunks while searching the bark for food.
Yellowhammer
The yellowhammer is a bunting of open countryside, recognised by the male’s bright yellow head.