About the Tufted Titmouse
The tufted titmouse is a small songbird native to eastern North America. The species belongs to the tit and chickadee family (Paridae). The black-crested titmouse, found from central and southern Texas southward, was included as a subspecies but now is considered a separate species, Baeolophus atricristatus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Baeolophus bicolor |
| Species Codes | tuftit, TUTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tufted Titmouse belong to?
The Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tufted Titmouse?
The tufted titmouse is a small songbird native to eastern North America. The species belongs to the tit and chickadee family (Paridae). The black-crested titmouse, found from central and southern Texas southward, was included as a subspecies but now is considered a separate species, Baeolophus atric...
Where can I report a Tufted Titmouse sighting?
You can log sightings of Tufted Titmouse on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tuftit, or on iNaturalist.
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