Bridled Titmouse
NameBridled Titmouse
Common NameBridled Titmouse
Scientific NameBaeolophus wollweberi
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsThe Bridled Titmouse has a striking black crest, a white face with a black 'bridle' pattern extending from the eye to the nape and a black bib. Its back and wings are gray, and its underparts are whitish, often with a buffy wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid, whistled 'peter-peter-peter' song, similar to other titmice, and a variety of scolding 'chick-a-dee' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern United States (southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and western Texas) and south through much of Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesProminent black crest, Black and white 'bridled' facial pattern, Small size, Gray back and wings, Black bib
Description
A small, active songbird characterized by its prominent black crest and distinctive black and white facial pattern. It forages acrobatically among tree branches, often in mixed-species flocks, searching for insects and seeds.
