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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Paridae

Southern Black Tit

Melaniparus niger

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
21.5 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 110

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 110).

DEF 72

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 72).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

JMK · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Southeastern Habitat: Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Melaniparus niger ravidus

    e Zambia to c Mozambique and ne South Africa

  • Melaniparus niger xanthostomus

    se Angola to c Zambia and sw Tanzania, s to ne Namibia, Botswana and n South Africa

  • Melaniparus niger niger

    s Mozambique and e South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Melaniparus niger

Which family does it belong to?

Tits, Chickadees (Paridae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Southeastern

Sources & credits

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