Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

In Latvia, the blue tit is a bird that is often found in populated areas, parks, gardens, forests and reeds. Male and female blue tits look alike. Young birds are brighter than adult birds. Nests are made in tree cavities or bird cages from grass, moss, animal wool and feathers. Sometimes the female carves a cavity in the tree herself. It breeds twice a year on average. The white-spotted eggs hatch into 9–11 young birds, which are fed by both parents. Birds feed mainly on insects, but also eat seeds and fruits. In winter, these birds are frequent visitors to bird feeders.