Tufted Titmouse
NameTufted Titmouse
Common NameTufted Titmouse
Scientific NameBaeolophus bicolor
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsGray upperparts, white underparts, and rusty or peach-colored flanks. It has a distinctive gray crest and a black patch on its forehead.
Vocalization / CallIts most recognizable call is a clear, whistled 'peter-peter-peter' song. It also produces a variety of scolding notes and chickadee-like calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, suburban, garden
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the eastern and central United States, extending into southeastern Canada.
Identifying Featuresprominent gray crest, black forehead patch, rusty flanks, large black eyes, gray upperparts, white underparts
Description
The Tufted Titmouse is a small, active songbird known for its prominent gray crest and large black eyes. It forages energetically for insects and seeds, often joining mixed-species flocks in woodlands and suburban areas.
