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Tit ID - Algeria (1 Viewer)

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Chloris

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Hi,

I found and photographed this tit (female and the nestlings) in a nestbox during the breeding season (May 2013) in the northeast of Algeria.

It has been suggested that it could be african bleu tit, I would appreciate having your opinions.


Thank you.
 

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Chloris said:
Hi,

I found and photographed this tit (female and the nestlings) in a nestbox during the breeding season (May 2013) in the northeast of Algeria.

It has been suggested that it could be african bleu tit, I would appreciate having your opinions.


Thank you.
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Yes, it looks like it to me, subspecies ultramarinus is the one you'll have in Algeria I believe.

Bonnes observations!
Richard
 
I'm not sure what the official line on this is, but can we call it Ultramarine tit please - if only just for me! A much better sounding, and very appropriate name for a brilliant and distinctive little bird...
 
Fat Paul Scholes said:
I'm not sure what the official line on this is, but can we call it Ultramarine tit please - if only just for me! A much better sounding, and very appropriate name for a brilliant and distinctive little bird...
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Agree with you, I found a little difference on the head when I compared it with the sub species Ultramarinus ! thank you

Richard & Chris

Thank you for your kind collaboration.
 
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