Coal Tit

Periparus ater

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Paridae

About

The coal tit is a passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is a widespread and common resident breeder in forests throughout the temperate to subtropical Palearctic, including North Africa. The black-crested tit is now included in this species.

Fun Fact

Coal Tits cache food in thousands of sites and have spatial memory accurate enough to find their stores weeks later under leaves or snow.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on a variety of foods, particularly sunflower seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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