Tufted Titmouse
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- PopulationNumbers are slowly increasing and the population is around 8 million individuals.
- Maximum age:Usually around 2 years, but an age of 12 years is noted.
- Eggs and clutches:3–9 eggs
- Latin name:Baeolophus bicolor
Description
Description:
The little titmouse can be seen all year round in the eastern United States. It flutters quickly around the deciduous trees in search of small insects, often dangling upside down from thin branches. Its pointed feathered helmet and large black eyes make it easy to recognize. It is a gregarious creature, and the group loudly warns of any nearby threats.
Appearance:
Both sexes look similar, with grey or grey-beige plumage, slightly lighter on the belly, and a light rust-coloured area on the flank. The beak is small and pointed. The main characteristics are the upright feathers on the head and the size (around 15 centimetres).
Similar bird:
It has four relatives in the USA, which also have a pointed plumage, but these are in other parts of the country and have different characteristics. Only the tufted titmouse has a black spot above the bill.
Sounds and songs:
A monosyllabic whistle that is repeated without variation.
Diet:
Insects, larvae and seeds of many kinds. At bird tables, it likes to take sunflower seeds and suet. The tufted titmouse stores food in caches during the winter.
Nest:
It likes to use cavities created by other birds, such as woodpeckers, but also nests in burrows.
Geographic range:
Eastern and south-eastern parts of the US.
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