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Azure Tit

Cyanistes cyanus · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
azutit2, AZTI

About the Azure Tit

The azure tit is a species of Eurasian birds in the order of passeriformes in the family Paridae. This small species is the only member of the family Paridae to have a white cap, and was described in 1770 by Peter Simon Pallas. Its closest cousins are the blue tit and the African blue tit

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyTits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae)
SpeciesCyanistes cyanus
Species Codesazutit2, AZTI

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Azure Tit belong to?

The Azure Tit (Cyanistes cyanus) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Azure Tit?

The azure tit is a species of Eurasian birds in the order of passeriformes in the family Paridae. This small species is the only member of the family Paridae to have a white cap, and was described in 1770 by Peter Simon Pallas. Its closest cousins are the blue tit and the African blue tit ...

Where can I report a Azure Tit sighting?

You can log sightings of Azure Tit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code azutit2, or on iNaturalist.