Oak Titmouse
NameOak Titmouse
Common NameOak Titmouse
Scientific NameBaeolophus inornatus
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.7
Weight (g)16
Plumage DetailsOverall plain gray plumage, slightly paler on the belly. It has a short, stout, dark bill and dark eyes. The most prominent feature is its shaggy, pointed crest.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a rapid series of 'chick-a-dee' notes, a whistled 'peter-peter-peter' song, and various scolding calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeResident throughout the oak woodlands of California and northern Baja California, Mexico.
Identifying Featuresprominent crest, plain gray plumage, dark eyes, short stout bill
Description
The Oak Titmouse is a small, plain gray songbird with a distinctive crest. It is a common resident of oak woodlands in California and Baja California, often seen foraging actively among the branches.
