African Blue Tit
Cyanistes teneriffae
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.9 cm
Weight
10.8 g
Family
Paridae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The African Blue Tit is a small tit weighing about 11g found in the Canary Islands and North Africa. It inhabits woodland and gardens, feeding on insects and seeds much like the Eurasian Blue Tit.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.9 cm | 4.7 in |
| Weight | 10.8 g | 0.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,CV.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Cyanistes |
| Species | Cyanistes teneriffae |
Distribution
African Blue Tit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Blue Tit endangered?
The African Blue Tit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Blue Tit nest?
Nest type: CP,CV.
How big is the African Blue Tit?
The African Blue Tit has a wingspan of 11.9 cm, weight of 10.8 g.
What order and family does the African Blue Tit belong to?
The African Blue Tit (Cyanistes teneriffae) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.
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