African Blue Tit
Cyanistes teneriffae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cyanistes-teneriffae"></birdfyi-bird>The African Blue Tit (Cyanistes teneriffae) is a bird species in the family Paridae (tits & chickadees), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 10.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Paridae family