About the Coal Tit
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Periparus ater |
| Species Codes | coatit2, COTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Coal Tit belong to?
The Coal Tit (Periparus ater) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Coal Tit?
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....
Where can I report a Coal Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Coal Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coatit2, or on iNaturalist.
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