Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Physical Characteristics
Size
5.5-6.3 inches
Wingspan
7.9-10.2 inches
Weight
0.6-0.9 oz
Plumage
Gray above, white below, prominent crest, rusty flanks, black forehead
Distinctive Features
Gray above
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Deciduous forests, parks, suburbs
🍽️ Diet
Insects, seeds, berries, frequent feeder visitor
🦅 Behavior
Active, acrobatic, forms mixed-species flocks in winter, caches food
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Non-migratory resident
🎵 Sounds
Clear whistled 'peter-peter-peter
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Tufted Titmouses have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 5.5-6.3 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tufted Titmouse sound like?
Tufted Titmouses make Clear whistled 'peter-peter-peter'. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Tufted Titmouses live?
Tufted Titmouses inhabit deciduous forests, parks, suburbs. Non-migratory resident
What do Tufted Titmouses eat?
The diet of Tufted Titmouses consists primarily of insects, seeds, berries, frequent feeder visitor. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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