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Coal Tit
Periparus ater
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.2 cm
Weight
8.916666666666666 g
Family
Paridae
Order
Passeriformes
The Coal Tit (Periparus ater) is a bird species in the family Paridae (tits & chickadees), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.2 cm and a weight of 8.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.2 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 8.916666666666666 g | 0.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
Clutch Size
5-13
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Periparus |
| Species | Periparus ater |
Distribution
Coal Tit has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Coal Tit endangered?
The Coal Tit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Coal Tit nest?
Nest type: CP,CV. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
How big is the Coal Tit?
The Coal Tit has a wingspan of 12.2 cm, weight of 8.916666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Coal Tit belong to?
The Coal Tit (Periparus ater) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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