Ashy Tit
Melaniparus cinerascens
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
15,8 cm
الوزن
20,225 g
الفصيلة
Paridae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
حول
The Ashy Tit is a small grey tit found in dry acacia woodland and thornveld in southern Africa. Weighing about 20g with a wingspan near 15.8cm, it resembles other African tits but lacks strong color contrast. It forages actively through foliage and bark, feeding on insects, spiders, and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 15,8 cm | 6.2 in |
| الوزن | 20,225 g | 0.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-6
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Melaniparus |
| الأنواع | Melaniparus cinerascens |
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Ashy Tit endangered?
The Ashy Tit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Tit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days.
How big is the Ashy Tit?
The Ashy Tit has a wingspan of 15.8 cm, weight of 20.225 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Tit belong to?
The Ashy Tit (Melaniparus cinerascens) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.
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