The tits are generalist insectivores that consume a wide range of small insects and other invertebrates, particularly small defoliating caterpillars.
They also consume seeds and nuts, particularly in the winter.
One characteristic method of foraging in the family is hanging, where they  inspect a branch or twig and leaves from all angles while hanging upside down to feed.
In areas where numerous species of tit coexist, different species forage in different parts of the tree, their niche determined in no small way by their morphology; larger species forage on the ground, medium-sized species foraging on larger branches, and the smallest species on the ends of branches.
Having obtained larger prey items or seeds, tits  engage in hold-hammering, where they hold the item between the feet and hammer it with the bill until it opens.
In this fashion, they can even open hazelnuts in around 20 minutes.
A number of genera engage in food caching, hoarding supplies of food during the winter.
The tits are generalist insectivores that consume a wide range of small insects and other invertebrates, particularly small defoliating caterpillars. They also consume seeds and nuts, particularly in the winter. One characteristic method of foraging in the family is hanging, where they  inspect a branch or twig and leaves from all angles while hanging upside down to feed. In areas where numerous species of tit coexist, different species forage in different parts of the tree, their niche determined in no small way by their morphology; larger species forage on the ground, medium-sized species foraging on larger branches, and the smallest species on the ends of branches. Having obtained larger prey items or seeds, tits  engage in hold-hammering, where they hold the item between the feet and hammer it with the bill until it opens. In this fashion, they can even open hazelnuts in around 20 minutes. A number of genera engage in food caching, hoarding supplies of food during the winter.
Tit (bird)