Coal tit

Coal tit

Short crest and pointed head.

Characteristics

With a body length of about 11 cm, it is the smallest species among the Kara found in Japan. It looks one size smaller than a titmouse.

The head and chest are covered with black feathers. The difference from titmouses and chickadees is that the black plumage breaks off in a horizontal straight line on the chest. The head has short crest feathers, and the head looks slightly pointed. The belly is light brown from the tail and the back is gray. The back of the head also has vertical white feathers.

Calls

Short repetitions of the phrases "tupi, tupi, tupi" and "tupin, tupin, tupin" similar to those of a great tit.

Picture of Coal tit

Ecology

Inhabits coniferous forests in flatlands and mountains. It descends to low places in winter and forms mixed flocks with other callas. It eats insects, spiders and seeds.

Habitat

Near Kattsuru Pass

I took this picture in December in a pine forest on the side of the road that extends from Katsuki Pass. They came in mixed flocks with great tit, varied tit, and long-tailed tit. It looked one size smaller than a titmouse.

Pictures

Introducing a picture of Coal tit.

Picture of Coal tit1|Black feathers on the chest.
Black feathers on the chest.
Picture of Coal tit2|The belly is white.
The belly is white.
Picture of Coal tit3|There is also a white line on the back of the head.
There is also a white line on the back of the head.
Picture of Coal tit4|A short crest stands up.
A short crest stands up.
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