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.
Adult
Small chickadeelike bird with a black crest. Gray above and whitish below with peach sides.
Adult
Adult
Acrobatic forager that uses its strong feet to hang from branches.
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.
Adult
Adult
Nests in holes in trees created naturally or excavated by woodpeckers. Also uses nest boxes.
Habitat
Found in evergreen and deciduous forests and woodlands, especially those with mesquite or oak. Also found in orchards, parks, and suburban areas.
Adult
Adult
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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