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Juniper Titmouse

Baeolophus ridgwayi ORDER: PASSERIFORMES FAMILY: PARIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Formerly lumped with the Oak Titmouse in the species known appropriately as Plain Titmouse, the Juniper Titmouse is found primarily in the Great Basin.

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Appearance

Chickadeelike
Chickadeelike
Typical Voice

Adult Description

  • Small gray bird with small tuft on head.

Immature Description

Juvenile similar to adult, but feathers are softer and more loosely textured.

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    Juniper Titmouse

    Adult
    • © Brian E. Small, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona

Similar Species

  • Nearly identical to Oak Titmouse. Slightly smaller, and without brown on back. Ranges overlap only in small area in California.
  • Tufted Titmouse has whiter belly, rusty flanks, and black on the forehead.