{"id":37239,"date":"2026-07-14T08:17:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8012\/GabrielPaladino.com\/2026\/07\/14\/cyanistes-caeruleus-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T08:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:34:03","slug":"eurasian-blue-tit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pelecyphora.ddns.net:60123\/GabrielPaladino.com\/2026\/07\/14\/eurasian-blue-tit\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyanistes caeruleus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A vibrant combination of azure blue, yellow, white, and green gives this small songbird a striking appearance despite its modest size. Common throughout much of Europe, it is an agile and energetic species that spends much of its time searching for insects among foliage, often clinging to branches in seemingly impossible positions.<\/p>\n

Its white face, crossed by a dark eye-stripe and framed by a blue crown, makes it instantly recognizable. Outside the breeding season, individuals frequently join mixed-species flocks, moving through woodlands, gardens, and olive groves while maintaining constant vocal contact with one another.<\/p>\n

Curious and adaptable, the Eurasian blue tit readily occupies natural tree cavities as well as nest boxes, thriving in both rural and human-modified environments. Its lively behavior and bright coloration make it one of the most beloved and familiar birds across its range.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Eurasian blue tit
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Scientific classification:<\/b>
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Paridae
Genus: Cyanistes
Species: Cyanistes caeruleus<\/p>\n

Armenoi, Crete, Greece<\/p>\n

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Camera:<\/b> Canon EOS 77D \/ 9000D
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Lens:<\/b> Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
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Capture Information:<\/b>
\n Focal Length: 374.0 mm
\n Shutter Speed: 1\/500
\n Aperture: f\/8.0
\n ISO: 400\n<\/p>\n

Photo Taken: May 12, 2026
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