Baeolophus bicolor
Least Concern
With its signature grey plumage and tufted grey crest, the Tufted Titmouse is a familiar sight across the Eastern United States. Known for their hearty song and upside-down foraging habits, these lively birds add a touch of character to deciduous and mixed forests, gardens, and parks.
Males and females have similar plumage
Grey
Grey
White, Black
White, Black
Grey
Grey
Short
Black
Black
Bluish Gray
Bluish Gray
White front, grey upper body and a tufted grey crest, rust colored flanks
Less pronounced than adults
Long, grey and broad
Shorter and less broad
14cm to 16cm
Length
20cm to 26cm
Wingspan
18g to 26g
Weight
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Young tufted Titmouse
Tufted titmouse foraging on the ground
Tufted Titmouse in-flight
Tufted Titmouse drinking at a birdbath
Whistled peter-peter-peter
A loud, whistling song that lasts about 2 seconds
A harsh, scolding call
Active during the day, foraging for food in the morning and evening
Territorial during mating season, otherwise they are social
Defends feeding and nesting territories, especially during mating season
Non-migrant
Occasionally interacts with other bird species, particularly in feeding areas
Insects, Seeds
Forages in trees and shrubs, often hanging upside down
Throughout the day
Gleaning
Diet varies based on season, feeding on insects during summer and seeds during winter
None known
Cavities in trees or nest boxes
Constructed with soft materials, often lined with hair
Spring
One or two
White, small and speckled with reddish spots
Approximately 1.5cm x 2cm
3-9 eggs, 5-6 most common
Around 14 days
Approximately 2 weeks
Both parents feed chicks and females solely incubate
Eastern United States with small populations in Southern Canada
Deciduous and mixed forests, gardens, parks
Sea level to 2000m
Non-migrant
Temperate Forest
Temperate
Please note, this range and distribution map is a high-level overview, and doesn't break down into specific regions and areas of the countries.