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$The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is easily recognisable by its blue and yellow plumage and small size.\nEurasian blue tits, usually resident and non-migratory birds, are widespread and a common resident breeder throughout temperate and subarctic Europe and the western Palearctic in deciduous or mixed woodlands with a high proportion of oak. They usually nest in tree holes, although they easily adapt to nest boxes where necessary.$

$L 10,5-12 cm.\nBreeds in woodland, preferring deciduous or mixed woods, and in parks and gardens.\nResident, but N populations move SW in some autumns, sometimes in huge numbers.\nOften seen at bird tables in winter. Readily hangs upside down on nut holders.\nNests in hole or nest box.\n\nThis is a quite common Bird in the described Habitats in the Netherlands.$