Grey tit

Introduction: Grey tits (Parus afer) are also known as southern grey tits, inhabiting dry woodland along seasonal rivers and dwarf shrubland. Family groups are common, even though they are usually observed in pairs. Stone walls, steel pipes and tree cavities are favoured roosting sites.

Distribution: South-western Namibia, mainly in the Sperrgebiet.

Diet: Eats mostly insects, the fruit of honey-thorns, small caterpillars, beetles, spiders and other fruits.

Description: Often confused with the Ashy tit.

Breeding: A nest made of feathers, sheep's wool and grass are made in the bottom of a tree cavity, stone wall or earth bank. 2 to 5 eggs are laid between August and March and incubated for around 12 days.

Size: 14cm.

Weight: 20g.