African Blue Tit
Cyanistes teneriffae
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Least Concern
Envergure
11,9 cm
Poids
10,8 g
Famille
Paridae
Ordre
Passeriformes
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,9 cm | 4.7 in |
| Poids | 10,8 g | 0.38 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP,CV.
Taille de la couvée
3-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Cyanistes |
| Espèces | Cyanistes teneriffae |
Distribution
African Blue Tit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux 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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