Black-crested Titmouse Identification
Adult
Small crested songbird with a stubby round bill. Gray above and whitish below with peach-colored flanks. Note white forehead and black crest.
© Griffin Richards | Macaulay LibraryTexas, January 04, 2017
Adult
Small chickadeelike bird with a black crest. Gray above and whitish below with peach sides.
© Christian Fernandez | Macaulay LibraryTexas, January 13, 2017
Adult
© Larry Arbanas | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 23, 2008
Adult
Acrobatic forager that uses its strong feet to hang from branches.
© Caroline Lambert | Macaulay LibraryTexas, February 23, 2017
Adult
Small songbird that appears larger than it is due to its crest and long tail. Gray above and white below with peachy sides. Note black crest and white forehead.
© Mary Waters | Macaulay LibraryTexas, June 29, 2017
Adult
© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay LibraryTexas, February 01, 1997
Adult
Nests in holes in trees created naturally or excavated by woodpeckers. Also uses nest boxes.
© John Yochum | Macaulay LibraryTexas, August 20, 2016
Habitat
Found in evergreen and deciduous forests and woodlands, especially those with mesquite or oak. Also found in orchards, parks, and suburban areas.
© Damon Williford | Macaulay LibraryTexas, June 04, 2017
Adult
© Larry Arbanas | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 23, 2008
Adult
© Larry Arbanas | Macaulay LibraryTexas, April 23, 2008
Adult Description
- Small gray songbird.
- Short tuft on head.
- Front of crest black.
Immature Description
Juvenile lacks black crest and has less buff on sides.Relative Size
sparrow-sized or smallerMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 5.9 in (15 cm)
- Weight: 0.5-0.7 oz (15.2-18.4 g)
- Wingspan: 9.1-9.8 in (23-25 cm)
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