tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION STATUS: Confirmed.

 

IDENTIFICATION:

• Length: 4.5-5.5 inches

• Short bill

• Gray crest

• Dark forehead

• Pale gray upperparts

• White underparts

• Rusty flanks

• Birds from central and southern Texas (formerly a separate species,          black-crested titmouse) have black crests and pale foreheads

• Sexes similar

• Often found in small flocks

Similar species:

The tufted titmouse is similar to the plain titmouse but has rusty
flanks and a black forehead (or crest).

 

LIFE HISTORY

Migration Status: Permanent resident
Breeding Habitat: Woodland
Nest Location: Mid-story/canopy nesting
Nest Type: Cavity
Clutch Size: 4-8
Length of Incubation: 13-14 days
Days to Fledge: 15-18
Number of Broods: 1, 2 in south
Diet: Mostly insects; lesser quantities of nuts seeds fruit

 

SKY MEADOWS DISTRIBUTION/SEASONAL OCCURRENCE

 

Relative abundance and seasonal occurrence are indicated in red below.

 

Relative abundance
     C - Common: Likely to be present in good numbers in appropriate habitat and season.
     U - Uncommon: May be present in appropriate habitat and season, often in low
            numbers.
     O - Occassional: Found in appropriate habitat perhaps only a few times per season,
            sometimes low numbers.
     R - Rare: May not be recorded every year.
     Acc - Accidental: Recorded once or twice, may not be expected again for a long time.

 

Seasonal Occurrence
      Sp - Spring: March, April, May C
      Su - Summer: June, July, August C
      Fall: September, October, November C

      Winter: December, January, February C

 

 

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