Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
Also known as: Sennett's Titmouse, Eastern Tufted Titmouse, Peter Bird
About This Species
A small, crested songbird often found in mixed deciduous woodland and wooded backyards, moving in agile hops through branches while foraging for insects and seeds. Its clear, whistled call is one of the most distinctive year-round sounds in eastern hardwood forests, making it easier to locate by ear than by sight. It readily visits feeders, especially those offering sunflower seeds, and often joins small mixed-species flocks with chickadees in the colder months.
Ethical Viewing Guidelines
- This is a small, common woodland bird, and a quiet approach at a few metres is generally sufficient without causing distress, though it will move off if crowded.
- Wild birds and active nests are protected under general wildlife law across its North American range, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so nest cavities should not be disturbed or handled.
- Watching quietly from a short distance, particularly near feeders, is the least disruptive way to enjoy it.
LCAvesPasseriformesParidae
Seasonal Activity
12,750,025 sightings · 2000–2026
Citizen science records via GBIF
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Paridae
Photo
(c) Stephen Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Stephen Taylor
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Occurrence data from GBIF.