Juniper Titmouse
NameJuniper Titmouse
Common NameJuniper Titmouse
Scientific NameBaeolophus ridgwayi
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)21
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsEntirely plain gray plumage, slightly paler on the belly, with no distinct markings or wing bars. It has a prominent, shaggy gray crest, dark eyes, and a short, stout, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of whistled notes, often described as 'peter-peter-peter' or 'weep-weep-weep'. It also produces various scolding calls and chip notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Great Basin and southwestern United States, ranging from southeastern Oregon and southern Idaho south through Nevada, Utah, western Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Identifying FeaturesPlain gray plumage, Prominent, shaggy crest, Lack of facial markings or wing bars, Small size, Association with juniper and pinyon-juniper woodlands
Description
The Juniper Titmouse is a small, plain gray songbird characterized by its prominent, shaggy crest. It is an active forager, typically found in arid juniper and pinyon-juniper woodlands of the western United States.
