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Coal Tit
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Coal Tit
Periparus ater
The Coal Tit is a small, cheerful bird with a black cap and white cheeks. They love to flit around trees and are often seen in gardens, searching for tasty seeds and insects.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Coal Tit is a small, neat bird with a distinctive black head featuring bold white cheek patches and a prominent white patch on its nape. Its back is grey, and its underside is buff, making it easily identifiable from other tits.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyParidaeGenusPeriparus
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
A Coal Tit will sometimes peck at tree bark, sounding like a tiny woodpecker looking for food!
Coal Tits sometimes join mixed flocks with other tit species during winter for safety and foraging!
These tiny birds can eat up to a third of their body weight in food every single day!
They often build their cozy nests hidden inside tree holes or even old mouse burrows!
Special abilities
Ability
Clever Food Cacher
Coal Tit can hide food in many spots because of their excellent spatial memory, helping them find snacks later.
Ability
Acrobatic Forager
Coal Tit can cling upside down on branches because of their strong claws, helping them find hidden insects.
Ability
Pine Cone Picker
Coal Tit has a fine, pointed beak that helps them expertly extract seeds from tight pine cones.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 10-11.5 cm
- Wingspan
- 17-21 cm
- Weight
- 0.007-0.012 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-5 years
- Top Speed
- 35 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 7-11
- Incubation
- 14-16 days
Diet & Feeding
Coal Tits eat mostly insects and spiders, but also enjoy seeds, nuts, and berries!
Primary Foods
- insects
- spiders
- pine seeds
- beech mast
- berries
- sunflower seeds
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
depends on
Norway Spruce
Picea abies
Provides seeds and sheltered nesting sites.
depends on
Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris
Relies on its seeds, especially in winter.
eaten by
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
A common aerial predator of small woodland birds.
eaten by
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
A frequent predator in gardens and urban areas.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Coal Tit?
10-11.5 cm
What is Coal Tit's wingspan?
17-21 cm
How much does Coal Tit weigh?
0.007-0.012 kg
How long does Coal Tit live?
2-5 years
How fast can Coal Tit move?
35 km/h
What does Coal Tit eat?
Coal Tits eat mostly insects and spiders, but also enjoy seeds, nuts, and berries!
Where is Coal Tit usually found?
Forests
How does Coal Tit hunt?
Foraging
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