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Coal Tit

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Also known as Periparus ater

species of bird

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The Coal Tit (*Periparus ater*) is a species of bird in the genus *Periparus*, described by Linnaeus in 1758. It is distinct from the Great Tit and is classified under the class Aves. The species has a wingspan of 0.18 and a mass of 1.04. Its reproductive characteristics include a litter size of 9.4 and an egg incubation period of 15.

The Coal Tit is found in Africa and Poland. It is also endemic to Neora Valley National Park, Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Singalila National Park, and Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. The IUCN Red List assessed its conservation status as Least Concern in 2024.

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Species

Least Concern

Coal Tit

species

Observations45,064

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Periparus
Mass
1.04
Image
Svartmeis.JPG
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taxon rank
species
taxon name
Periparus ater
Commons category
Periparus ater
Commons gallery
Periparus ater
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
taxon common name
jelova sjenica
different from
Great Tit
wingspan
0.18
litter size
9.4
egg incubation period
15
endemic to
Sela Pass
short name
P. ater
taxon range
Poland
taxon author citation
(Linnaeus, 1758)
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Encyclopedic overview

The coal tit (Periparus ater) 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.

Taxonomy and systematics

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