Ashy Tit
Melaniparus cinerascens
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Least Concern
Envergure
15,8 cm
Poids
20,225 g
Famille
Paridae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The Ashy Tit is a small grey tit found in dry acacia woodland and thornveld in southern Africa. Weighing about 20g with a wingspan near 15.8cm, it resembles other African tits but lacks strong color contrast. It forages actively through foliage and bark, feeding on insects, spiders, and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,8 cm | 6.2 in |
| Poids | 20,225 g | 0.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Melaniparus |
| Espèces | Melaniparus cinerascens |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Ashy Tit endangered?
The Ashy Tit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Tit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days.
How big is the Ashy Tit?
The Ashy Tit has a wingspan of 15.8 cm, weight of 20.225 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Tit belong to?
The Ashy Tit (Melaniparus cinerascens) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.
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