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Juniper Titmouse

Baeolophus ridgwayi

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Illustration of Juniper Titmouse (Baeolophus ridgwayi)

The Juniper Titmouse is a plain gray titmouse of the Great Basin pinyon-juniper woodlands, virtually identical to the Oak Titmouse in appearance but occupying a distinctly different habitat and range. It has a slightly faster, harsher song. It is a year-round resident that caches seeds and nests in cavities.

Habitat
Pinyon-juniper woodlands of the Great Basin
Diet
Juniper berries, seeds, insects, and invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Juniper Titmouse

The best time to see a Juniper Titmouse is January–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,187 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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