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Acacia Tit
Melaniparus thruppi (Shelley, 1885)
12–12 cmLength12 gWeight
The acacia tit (Melaniparus thruppi), also known as the Somali tit and northern grey tit, is a species of bird in the family Paridae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia
Where and when it's recorded
Acacia Tit has been recorded at 28 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Lake Baringo – Inshore Cliffs and surroundsKenya241 records
- Lake BaringoKenya194 records
- Lake Baringo – West ShoreKenya150 records
More places
- Samburu NRKenya133 records
- Buffalo Springs NRKenya89 records
- Mpala Research Centre – LabsKenya78 records
- Yabello areaEthiopia73 records
- Mpala Ranch and Research CentreKenya58 records
- Tsavo West NPKenya51 records
- Shaba NRKenya35 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The acacia tit (Melaniparus thruppi), also known as the Somali tit and northern grey tit, is a species of bird in the family Paridae. It is native to north eastern Africa where it occurs in dry acacia habitat.
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Questions
How big is the Acacia Tit?
The Acacia Tit is about 12–12 cm long and weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Acacia Tit live?
Its breeding range: Africa: northeastern. It is most often recorded in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
When is the best time to see the Acacia Tit?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Acacia Tit endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Acacia Tit as Least Concern.
What does the Acacia Tit eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Acacia Tit in?
It belongs to the family Tits, Chickadees (Paridae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 12–12 cm
- Weight
- 12 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 64 mm
- Tail
- 45 mm
- Bill
- 10 mm
- Tarsus
- 17 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: northeastern
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Tits, Chickadees Paridae
- Genus
- Melaniparus
Other birds in the genus Melaniparus
White-shouldered Black TitMelaniparus guineensis
White-winged Black TitMelaniparus leucomelas
Southern Black TitMelaniparus niger
Carp's TitMelaniparus carpi
White-bellied TitMelaniparus albiventris
White-backed Black TitMelaniparus leuconotus
Dusky TitMelaniparus funereus
Rufous-bellied TitMelaniparus rufiventris
Red-throated TitMelaniparus fringillinus
Stripe-breasted TitMelaniparus fasciiventer
Miombo TitMelaniparus griseiventris
Ashy TitMelaniparus cinerascens
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