Parus cristatus; Print; The European crested tit; or simply crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) (formerly Parus cristatus); is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It is a widespread and common resident breeder in coniferous forests throughout central and northern Europe and in deciduous woodland in France and the Iberian peninsula. In Great Britain; it is chiefly restricted to the ancient pinewoods of Inverness and Strathspey in Scotland; and seldom strays far from its haunts. A few vagrant crested tits have been seen in England. It is resident; and most individuals do not migrate.; 1829