Species BirdsBlack-crested Titmouse

Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus

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Illustration of Black-crested Titmouse (Baeolophus atricristatus)

The Black-crested Titmouse is a small songbird with a black crest and a gray body. It is known for its distinctive, whistled call that sounds like a melodic 'peter-peter'.

Habitat
Deciduous forests and suburban areas.
Diet
Insects, seeds, and berries.
How common
Common

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