Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Titmouse family (Paridae)
Overall grayish color, gray crest on head, white breast and belly, rusty patches on sides.
Habitat:
Deciduous forest.
Nesting:
Cavity nester. Nests in natural tree cavities, old woodpecker holes, or artificial nest boxes. Eggs are white with small brown speckles. Clutch size – 5 to 6 eggs.
Voice:
Song is a down-slurred series of two-syllable whistled notes, “peter peter peter” or one-syllable “pete pete pete”. Call is a scolding “jweejweejwee” or a series of high-pitched whistles. Family groups of titmice chat vigorously; sounds like they’re having a tea party.
In the Nature Park:
Year-round resident.
Photos:
Tufted Titmouse
