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Azure Tit
Cyanistes cyanus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
13.8 cm
Weight
13.566666666666665 g
Family
Paridae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Azure Tit is a small tit found in shrubby habitats and forest edges across Central Asia and eastern Europe, weighing about 13.6g with a wingspan of 13.8cm. It has pale blue-and-white plumage and is closely related to the Blue Tit. It forages actively in foliage for insects, spiders, and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 13.566666666666665 g | 0.48 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 16 days.
Clutch Size
7-11
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Cyanistes |
| Species | Cyanistes cyanus |
Distribution
Azure Tit has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Azure Tit endangered?
The Azure Tit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Azure Tit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 16 days.
How big is the Azure Tit?
The Azure Tit has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 13.566666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Azure Tit belong to?
The Azure Tit (Cyanistes cyanus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Bridled Titmouse
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Least Concern