Species BirdsTufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

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Illustration of Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)

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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