Coal Tit
NameCoal Tit
Common NameCoal Tit
Scientific NamePeriparus ater
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)9.5
Plumage DetailsThe Coal Tit has a glossy black head with large white cheek patches and a striking white patch on the nape. Its upperparts are greyish-blue, and the underparts are buffy-white, often with a warm buff wash on the flanks. The wings show two faint white bars.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a high-pitched, repetitive 'pee-choo pee-choo' or 'sitch-oo sitch-oo'. It also has various 'tsee-tsee-tsee' calls and a scolding 'churr' alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across temperate Europe and Asia, extending into parts of North Africa. It is found from the British Isles eastward across Eurasia to Japan.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white cheek patches, white nape patch, small size, greyish-blue back, buffy underparts
Description
The Coal Tit is a small, active passerine bird characterized by its distinctive black cap, white cheek patches, and a prominent white patch on the nape. It is often found foraging for insects and seeds in coniferous and mixed woodlands, moving quickly through branches.
