About the Southern Black-Tit
The southern black tit or simply black tit is a species of bird in the tit family Paridae, which is native to woodland habitats in southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Melaniparus niger |
| Species Codes | soublt1, SOBT, SBTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Black-Tit belong to?
The Southern Black-Tit (Melaniparus niger) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Southern Black-Tit?
The southern black tit or simply black tit is a species of bird in the tit family Paridae, which is native to woodland habitats in southern Africa....
Where can I report a Southern Black-Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Black-Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soublt1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
62
Species in Family
1,056
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