Deep Forest Canopy
Species Radar
Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice

Coal Tit

Periparus ater

The coal tit 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.

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