Species · GBIF taxon 2487905
Oak Titmouse
Baeolophus inornatusAlso known as Plain Titmouse
Oak titmice are active, plain grey-brown songbirds that bring constant movement to the oak canopies of the Pacific coast. These inquisitive birds mate for life and defend their territories year-round, communicating with a husky, rapid series of chattering notes. They rely heavily on natural tree cavities or old woodpecker holes to raise their young, lining their nests with soft fur, moss, and feathers.
VocalCavity NesterOak Woodland
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Caterpillars
- Spiders
- Acorns
Predators
- Domestic Cats
- Sharp-shinned Hawks
- Gopher Snakes
ThreatsHabitat loss from urban development, removal of dead nesting trees, and oak decline
HabitatsOak woodlands, mixed oak-pine forests, suburban parks, and mature gardens
Life spanTypically 2 to 5 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyParidae
- SpeciesBaeolophus inornatus
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
- Vocal Cues: Listen for a scratchy, scolding call to locate them high in the canopy.
- Nest Boxes: Install cavity boxes in oak-rich yards to support breeding pairs.
- Feeder Offerings: Provide sunflower seeds and suet to attract them to gardens.
Sister Species (c) Luca Fornasari, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Luca Fornasari · cc-by
Frequent Companion (c) Garth Harwood, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Garth Harwood · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by David Bird · cc0
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