Black-crested Titmouse Photo Gallery
Adult
Small crested songbird with a stubby round bill. Gray above and whitish below with peach-colored flanks. Note white forehead and black crest.
© Bryan Calk | Macaulay LibraryTexas, December 19, 2020Adult
Small chickadeelike bird with a black crest. Gray above and whitish below with peach sides.
© Bryan Calk | Macaulay LibraryTexas, December 19, 2020Adult
Acrobatic forager that uses its strong feet to hang from branches.
© Caroline Lambert | Macaulay LibraryTexas, February 23, 2017Adult
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.
© Bryan Calk | Macaulay LibraryTexas, December 05, 2019Adult
Nests in holes in trees created naturally or excavated by woodpeckers. Also uses nest boxes.
© John Yochum | Macaulay LibraryTexas, August 20, 2016Habitat
Found in evergreen and deciduous forests and woodlands, especially those with mesquite or oak. Also found in orchards, parks, and suburban areas.
© Lew Johnson | Macaulay LibraryTexas, March 01, 2018
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