Bridled Titmouse
Baeolophus wollweberi
The Bridled Titmouse (Baeolophus wollweberi) is a common tits, chickadees, and titmice found in 2 countries, weighing about 10 g. The bridled titmouse is a small passerine bird in the family Paridae, the tits and chickadees.
About the Bridled Titmouse
The bridled titmouse is a small passerine bird in the family Paridae, the tits and chickadees. It is found in Mexico and the United States.
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How to identify it
The bridled titmouse is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs about 10 g (0.35 oz). It is a small bird with a distinct crest. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies B. w. wollweberi have a black crown and crest with a large deep gray central patch. The have a black line through the eye that continues as an arc behind the ear coverts on an otherwise white face. The sides of their neck are white. Their chin and throat are black and just connect to the base of the black arc. Voice: The bridled titmouse has three types of song; they are variations on a "peeta-peeta" theme and variously are used in territorial defense and mate attraction. For U. S. birds the song is described as "a rapid series of six to eight low, clear, whistled phrases with popping quality pidi pidi pidi pidi pidi pidi". It also has three main call types, in the U. S.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Bridled Titmouse can be seen all year round, with peak activity in April. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bridled Titmouse?
- The bridled titmouse is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long and weighs about 10 g (0.35 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bridled Titmouse?
- The Bridled Titmouse is a tiny sized bird weighing about 10 g.
- Where can you see a Bridled Titmouse?
- The Bridled Titmouse occurs in 2 countries, including the United States and Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a Bridled Titmouse?
- The Bridled Titmouse is most easily confused with the Juniper Titmouse, the Black-crested Titmouse and the Oak Titmouse.
- Is the Bridled Titmouse endangered?
- The Bridled Titmouse is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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