Bird · GBIF taxon 2487887
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolorTufted titmice are energetic forest songbirds recognized by their pointy grey crest, large dark eyes, and warm peach wash along their flanks. They forage acrobatically, clinging upside down on branch tips to pluck caterpillars or carrying large seeds to a nearby perch to hammer open with stout bills. Year-round residents across eastern North America, these vocal birds frequently lead mixed-species foraging flocks and readily visit suburban feeders.
SongbirdSocialCavity-Nester
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Caterpillars
- Acorns
- Spiders
Predators
- Domestic Cat
- Cooper's Hawk
- Eastern Screech-Owl
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, outdoor cats, and window strikes
HabitatsDeciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, parks, and yards
Life span2–5 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyParidae
- GenusBaeolophus
- SpeciesBaeolophus bicolor
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Feeder Setup: Offer black oil sunflower seeds, suet, or shelled peanuts on platform feeders.
- Audio Cue: Listen for their loud, whistling 'peter-peter-peter' call to spot hidden birds.
- Nest Boxes: Mount natural cavity nest boxes in wooded backyards to attract breeding pairs.
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Close Relative (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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