Convervation status: Green 1 video Latin namePeriparus ater FamilyTits (Paridae) OverviewNot as colourful as some of its relatives, the coal tit has a distinctive grey back, black cap, and white patch at the back of its neck. Its smaller, more slender bill than blue or great tits means it can feed more successfully in conifers. A regular visitor to most peanut feeders, they will take and store food for eating later. In winter they join with other tits to form flocks which roam through woodlands and gardens in search of food. Where to see themWoodland, especially conifer woods, parks and gardens. When to see themAll year round. What they eatInsects, seeds and nuts. Estimated numbers| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* |
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| - | 653,000 territories | - | - |
* UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn. Distribution
- In the UK
- All UK (not N and W Isles of Scotland)
Please note that the map is only intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations.
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