The Tufted Titmouse is a small gray songbird with a pointed crest and large dark eyes. Active and curious — a frequent visitor to backyard feeders, often calling 'peter-peter-peter.'
Habitat
Deciduous woodlands and wooded suburbs
Diet
Insects, seeds, and nuts
How common
Common
Best time to see a Tufted Titmouse
The best time to see a Tufted Titmouse is January–June, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 83,258 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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