Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyParidae (Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice)
- GenusBaeolophus (Titmice)
- SpeciesBaeolophus bicolor (Tufted Titmouse)
About the Tufted Titmouse
The tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a small songbird native to eastern North America. The species belongs to the tit and chickadee family (Paridae). The black-crested titmouse, found from central and southern Texas southward, was originally included as a subspecies but now is considered a separate species, Baeolophus atricristatus.
Measurements: Length: 14–16 cm (5.5–6.3 in) Weight: 18–26 g (0.63–0.92 oz) Wingspan: 20–26 cm (7.9–10.2 in) A small bird, the tufted titmouse has a white front and gray upper body outlined with rust-colored flanks. Other characteristics include its black forehead and the tufted gray crest on its head. In juveniles, the black forehead is greatly diminished such that it may be confused with the oak titmouse, although their ranges do not overlap. Males tend to be larger than females.
The song of the tufted titmouse is usually described as a whistled peter-peter-peter, although this song can vary in about 20 notable ways. The habitat of the tufted titmouse is deciduous and mixed woods, gardens, parks, and shrublands. Although it is nonmigratory and originally native to the Ohio and Mississippi River basins... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tufted Titmouse in Acadia National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congaree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Shenandoah National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Big Cypress National Preserve | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Acadia National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Point Pelee National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tufted Titmouse in Acadia National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Tufted Titmouse sighting in Acadia National Park, based on 2,055 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tufted Titmouse in Acadia National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Tufted Titmouse in Acadia National Park in our monthly data.