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Gray-headed Chickadee

Poecile cinctus

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シベリアコガラ
Chinese 西伯利亚山雀
Spanish Carbonero Lapón
French Mésange lapone
German Lapplandmeise
Portuguese chapim-da-lapónia
Russian Сероголовая гаичка

Similar Species in Poecile

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Black-bibbed Tit
Poecile hypermelaenus
Least Concern
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Black-Capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
Least Concern
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Boreal Chickadee
Poecile hudsonicus
Least Concern
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Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
Least Concern
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Caspian Tit
Poecile hyrcanus
Least Concern
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Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
Least Concern
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Marsh Tit
Poecile palustris
Near Threatened
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Mexican Chickadee
Poecile sclateri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray-headed Chickadee?
The scientific name of Gray-headed Chickadee is Poecile cinctus. It belongs to the genus Poecile.
What is the conservation status of Gray-headed Chickadee?
Gray-headed Chickadee (Poecile cinctus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gray-headed Chickadee live?
Gray-headed Chickadee is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does Gray-headed Chickadee belong to?
Gray-headed Chickadee (Poecile cinctus) belongs to the genus Poecile, which is part of the taxonomic family Paridae.
What kingdom does Gray-headed Chickadee belong to?
Gray-headed Chickadee (Poecile cinctus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Gray-headed Chickadee?
The closest relatives of Gray-headed Chickadee in the genus Poecile include Black-bibbed Tit, Black-Capped Chickadee, Boreal Chickadee, Carolina Chickadee, Caspian Tit.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Poecile — 15 Species

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Black-bibbed Tit
Poecile hypermelaenus
LC 🐾
Black-Capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
LC 🐾
Boreal Chickadee
Poecile hudsonicus
LC 🐾
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
LC 🐾
Caspian Tit
Poecile hyrcanus
LC 🐾
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
LC
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Gray-headed Chickadee
Poecile cinctus
NT
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Marsh Tit
Poecile palustris
NT 🐾
Mexican Chickadee
Poecile sclateri
LC 🐾
Mountain Chickadee
Poecile gambeli
LC 🐾
Pere David's Tit
Poecile davidi
LC 🐾
Sichuan Tit
Poecile weigoldicus
LC 🐾
Sombre Tit
Poecile lugubris
LC 🐾
White-browed Tit
Poecile superciliosus
LC 🐾
Willow Tit
Poecile montanus
NT
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