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African Blue Tit

African Blue Tit

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The African Blue Tit is a vibrant and attractive tit species found in North Africa and the Canary Islands, characterized by its bright blue cap and back, yellow underparts, and black eye-stripe.
Where to spot
Found in North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) and the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, El Hierro), inhabiting various wooded habitats including pine forests, olive groves, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its bright blue and yellow plumage in trees and shrubs. Listen for its high-pitched, varied calls and songs, which are often quite energetic.
When to spot
Resident year-round. Most active during the day, particularly mornings.
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File:Cyanistes teneriffae hedwigae -Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain-8.jpg
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File:Cyanistes teneriffae teneriffae 184052632.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanistes teneriffae teneriffae 184052669.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cyanistes teneriffae ultramarinus (Bonaparte, 1841) 323 Aïn-Chénia, El Aouinet Algérie.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Herrerillo canario - Cyanistes teneriffae (5801249572).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Herrerillo canario - Cyanistes teneriffae (5966810761).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Herrerillo canario - Cyanistes teneriffae (6062557487).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This tit shows interesting geographic variation; populations on the Canary Islands (Tenerife Blue Tit) are often considered a distinct species, differing in call and plumage nuances.
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