About the African Penduline-Tit
The grey penduline tit, also known as the African penduline-tit, is a species of bird in the family Remizidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and moist savanna. At 8 to 9 cm in length and a weight of 6.5 g (0.23 oz), it is one of the smallest species of bird found in Africa, along with its cousin the Cape penduline tit and the perhaps smaller mouse-colored penduline tit and the tit hylia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Penduline-Tits (Remizidae) |
| Species | Anthoscopus caroli |
| Species Codes | afptit1, APTI, GRPT, GBPT, GPTI, AFPT |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Penduline-Tit belong to?
The African Penduline-Tit (Anthoscopus caroli) belongs to the Penduline-Tits family (Remizidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Penduline-Tit?
The grey penduline tit, also known as the African penduline-tit, is a species of bird in the family Remizidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zamb...
Where can I report a African Penduline-Tit sighting?
You can log sightings of African Penduline-Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afptit1, or on iNaturalist.