About the Gray Tit
The grey tit is a species of bird in the tit family Paridae. It is found in Lesotho and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Melaniparus afer |
| Species Codes | grytit1, GRTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Tit belong to?
The Gray Tit (Melaniparus afer) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray Tit?
The grey tit is a species of bird in the tit family Paridae. It is found in Lesotho and South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation....
Where can I report a Gray Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grytit1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
62
Species in Family
327
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