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Marsh Tit
Poecile palustris
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Least Concern
Wingspan
12.8 cm
Weight
11.95 g
Family
Paridae
Order
Passeriformes
The Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris) is a bird species in the family Paridae (tits & chickadees), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.8 cm and a weight of 11.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 11.95 g | 0.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.
Clutch Size
5-11
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Poecile |
| Species | Poecile palustris |
Distribution
Marsh Tit has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Marsh Tit endangered?
The Marsh Tit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Marsh Tit nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13-17 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.
How big is the Marsh Tit?
The Marsh Tit has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 11.95 g.
What order and family does the Marsh Tit belong to?
The Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Paridae family
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Azure Tit
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Least Concern
Black-bibbed Tit
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Least Concern
Black-capped Chickadee
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Black-lored Tit
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Least Concern
Boreal Chickadee
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Least Concern