Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
The Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a common tits, chickadees, and titmice found in 3 countries, weighing about 22 g. The tufted titmouse is a small songbird native to eastern North America.
About the Tufted Titmouse
The tufted titmouse is a small songbird native to eastern North America. The species belongs to the tit and chickadee family (Paridae). The black-crested titmouse, found from central and southern Texas southward, was included as a subspecies but now is considered a separate species, Baeolophus atricristatus.
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How to identify it
Measurements: Length: 14–16 cm (5.5–6.3 in) Weight: 18–26 g (0.63–0.92 oz) Wingspan: 20–26 cm (7.9–10.2 in) A small bird, the tufted titmouse has a white front and gray upper body outlined with rust-colored flanks. Other characteristics include its black forehead and the tufted gray crest on its head. In juveniles, the black forehead is greatly diminished such that it may be confused with the oak titmouse, although their ranges do not overlap. Males tend to be larger than females.
What the Tufted Titmouse sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Mexico.
When to see it
The Tufted Titmouse can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Tufted Titmouse?
- Measurements: Length: 14–16 cm (5.5–6.3 in) Weight: 18–26 g (0.63–0.92 oz) Wingspan: 20–26 cm (7.9–10.2 in) A small bird, the tufted titmouse has a white front and gray upper body outlined with rust-colored flanks. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Tufted Titmouse?
- The Tufted Titmouse is a small sized bird weighing about 22 g.
- Where can you see a Tufted Titmouse?
- The Tufted Titmouse occurs in 3 countries, including the United States and Canada.
- What does a Tufted Titmouse sound like?
- You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Tufted Titmouse on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Tufted Titmouse?
- The Tufted Titmouse is most easily confused with the Oak Titmouse, the Black-crested Titmouse and the Bridled Titmouse.
- Is the Tufted Titmouse endangered?
- The Tufted Titmouse is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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