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Conservation Status

Status

This species is common in appropriate habitat. However, it may be declining in deforested areas because it needs tree cavities for nesting.

Taxonomy

Notes:

Name Status: Accepted Name. Latest taxonomic scrutiny: 19-Oct-2004

Physical Description

Family Paridae:

A large Family of small stocky woodland passerine birds with short stout bills. They nest in holes, and lay white speckled eggs.

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Distribution

Range and Population

North America

Diet

During the non-breeding season, the Tufted Titmouse spends most of its time foraging. Moving along the trunk and branches of trees, it searches leaves and bark crevices for insects such as caterpillars, beetles, ants, wasps, and bees, and for spiders and their egg cases. Titmice are often seen picking through suspended clusters of dead leaves. The birds also eat fruit, nuts and various seeds. In the fall and winter they cache hundreds of seeds in crevices in trees. These stored seeds provide a good food source when retrieved during the cold winter. Titmouse habitat includes deciduous woodlands, parklands, and suburban areas. This species is often seen at backyard feeders. It is common for the Titmouse to forage in mixed species flocks with Chickadees, Nuthatches, and small woodpeckers.

Mostly: Insects Lesser Quantities of: Nuts Seeds Fruit

Reproduction

Breeding season lasts from early April to early July. The female builds her nest in a natural tree cavity or in a hole excavated by woodpeckers. The nest is often lined with moss, leaves, grass, fur, and snake skin. Many different types of trees are used, including elms, maples, pines, oaks, and beech trees. Nest height averages 10 m (35 ft) above ground. Titmice will also nest in boxes. The female lays 3 - 9 creamy white eggs with brownish-purple spots, which she incubates for 13 days. Nestlings are altricial and do not open their eyes until they are 4 days old. Both parents feed the nestlings. The young leave the nest after 15-16 days, by which time they are fully feathered and look like the adults.

• 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

Migration

Nonmigratory

Behavior

Predators include hawks, owls, snakes, and cats.

Song/Voice

Baeolophus bicolor
Recordist: Doug Von Gausig Date Recorded: July 09, 2000 Location of Recording: Spring Creek Park, Garland, TX Copyright Holder: NatureSongs.com Permissions for Use: Read this

Calls.
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Calls.
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Similar Species

Phainopepla

Members of the genus Baeolophus:

There are approximately 37 species and subspecies in this genus: B. atricristatus (Black-Crested Titmouse) · B. atricristatus atricristatus · B. atricristatus dysleptus · B. atricristatus group · B. atricristatus paloduro · B. atricristatus sennetti · B. bicolor (Tufted Titmouse) · B. bicolor atricristatus · B. bicolor bicolor · B. bicolor castaneifrons · B. bicolor sennetti · B. grisens · B. inornatus (Oak Titmouse) · B. inornatus affabilis · B. inornatus cineraceus · B. inornatus inornatus · B. inornatus kernensis · B. inornatus mohavensis · B. inornatus murinus · B. inornatus plumbescens · B. inornatus ridgwayi · B. inornatus sequestratus · B. inornatus ssp · B. inornatus transpositus · B. inornatus zaleptus · B. nidgweyi · B. ridgwayi (Juniper Titmouse) · B. ridgwayi ridgwayi · B. ridgwayi ssp · B. ridgwayi zaleptus · B. ridowayi · B. wollweberi (Bridled Titmouse) · B. wollweberi annexus · B. wollweberi phillipsi · B. wollweberi vandevenderi · B. wollweberi wollweberi · B. wollweberi wollwegeri

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Notes

Contributors:

• Bisby, F.A., Y.R. Roskov, M.A. Ruggiero, T.M. Orrell, L.E. Paglinawan, P.W. Brewer, N. Bailly, J. van Hertum, eds (2007). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2007 Annual Checklist. Species 2000: Reading, U.K.
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Accessed June 07, 2006. http://www.gbif.org Mediated distribution data from 6 providers.
• Hines, J. E., Gregory Gough, J. R. Sauer, et al. USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
• Sauer, J. R., J. E. Hines, and J. Fallon. 2005. The North American Breeding Bird Survey, Results and Analysis 1966 - 2004. Version 2005.2. USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD
• Sauer, J. R., S. Schwartz, and B. Hoover. 1996. The Christmas Bird Count Home Page. Version 95.1. USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD

Identifiers:

• Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 554138
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility Taxonkey: 328398
• Natural Heritage Network Species Identifier: ABPAW01110
• Zipcode Zoo Species Identifier: 906