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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
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.
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Present
Not recorded
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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.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Paridae family
African Blue Tit
Cyanistes teneriffae
Least Concern
Ashy Tit
Melaniparus cinerascens
Least Concern
Azure Tit
Cyanistes cyanus
Least Concern
Black-bibbed Tit
Poecile hypermelaenus
Least Concern
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Least Concern
Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus
Least Concern
Black-lored Tit
Machlolophus xanthogenys
Least Concern
Boreal Chickadee
Poecile hudsonicus
Least Concern