Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus
The Black-crested Titmouse (Baeolophus atricristatus) is a common tits, chickadees, and titmice found in 2 countries, weighing about 18 g. The black-crested titmouse or Mexican titmouse, is a passerine bird in the family Paridae, the tits and chickadees.
About the Black-crested Titmouse
The black-crested titmouse or Mexican titmouse, is a passerine bird in the family Paridae, the tits and chickadees. It is found in Mexico and the U. S. states of Oklahoma and Texas and as a vagrant in at least one other state.
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How to identify it
The black-crested titmouse is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long and weighs about 16.5 g (0.58 oz). It is a moderately large member of its family and has a distinct crest. The sexes have the almost the same plumage. Adult males of the nominate subspecies B. a. atricristatus have the eponymous black crest; female's crests are dark gray. Both sexes have a buffy-white forehead, white lores, a white eye-ring with a black spot above it, and pale gray ear coverts. Their upperparts are deep plumbeous gray with a greenish cast on the mantle and rump. Voice: The black-crested titmouse's song is "five to seven rapidly delivered slurred phrases peew peew peew peew peew". One of its calls is "a series of angry, nasal, rising notes often preceded by very high, thin notes: ti ti ti sii sii zhree zhree zhree".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Black-crested Titmouse can be seen all year round, with peak activity in April. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Black-crested Titmouse?
- The black-crested titmouse is about 15 cm (5.9 in) long and weighs about 16.5 g (0.58 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Black-crested Titmouse?
- The Black-crested Titmouse is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Black-crested Titmouse?
- The Black-crested Titmouse occurs in 2 countries, including the United States and Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a Black-crested Titmouse?
- The Black-crested Titmouse is most easily confused with the Bridled Titmouse, the Oak Titmouse and the Juniper Titmouse.
- Is the Black-crested Titmouse endangered?
- The Black-crested Titmouse is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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