About the African Blue Tit
The African blue tit is a species of bird in the family Paridae. It is found in northern Africa, Pantelleria (Italy) and the Canary Islands (Spain). Its natural habitat is temperate forests. This species and the Eurasian blue tit were formerly considered conspecific. The status of this species has not been assessed because it is noted to be common on the islands of Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The species has been used in many research studies due to its island populations and relevance to evolutionary hypotheses.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Cyanistes teneriffae |
| Species Codes | afbtit2, ABTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Blue Tit belong to?
The African Blue Tit (Cyanistes teneriffae) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Blue Tit?
The African blue tit is a species of bird in the family Paridae. It is found in northern Africa, Pantelleria (Italy) and the Canary Islands (Spain). Its natural habitat is temperate forests. This species and the Eurasian blue tit were formerly considered conspecific. The status of this species has n...
Where can I report a African Blue Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of African Blue Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afbtit2, or on iNaturalist.
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