About the African Blue Tit
The African Blue Tit (Cyanistes teneriffae) is a species of bird in the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 62 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afbtit2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Cyanistes teneriffae |
| Species Codes | afbtit2, ABTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Blue Tit belong to?
The African Blue Tit (Cyanistes teneriffae) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Blue Tit?
The African Blue Tit is a member of the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a African Blue Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of African Blue Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afbtit2, or on iNaturalist.