The Marsh Tit is a member of the Tit family.  Other members include the Blue, Coal, Great and the Long-tailed Tit. The name ‘Marsh Tit’ suggests that this tit can only be found in marshy places, but this is not true as it can also be found in woodlands, parks, near farmlands and also in mature gardens, although it is not a common garden bird. It has a rich 'yu-yu-yu' song which is very rarely heard.

The Marsh Tit is quite a small brown-looking bird that has a jet black head and nape. It has white-cream coloured cheeks and a black patch just under its short black beak. Its throat, chest and tummy are a creamy brown colour and the top of its back is an olive- brown colour. The male and the female are almost identical in appearance.

Marsh Tits always seem to be on the move in shrubs and low vegetation. They spend less time in trees, unlike other birds from the Tit family. They mainly feed on insects, but they also eat berries, seeds and small nuts. Marsh Tits also hide food such as nuts and seeds in crevices and behind tree barks if food is in good supply.