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A tufted titmouse (Parus bicolor) with gray upperparts, a pointed crest, and pale underparts stands on a log with a blurred autumn background.
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tufted titmouse

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Also known as: Baeolophus bicolor, Parus bicolor
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A tufted titmouse (Parus bicolor) with gray upperparts, a pointed crest, and pale underparts stands on a log with a blurred autumn background.
tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) The geographic range of the tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor, formerly Parus bicolor) covers a large portion of the eastern half of the contiguous United States.

The tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a small, nonmigratory woodland bird found primarily in the eastern United States and Mexico. It is known for its cheerful, whistled song, often described as "peter-peter-peter".12

These birds are characterized by a gray, pointed crest, gray back, white underparts, and rust-colored sides. They are agile and hardy, capable of enduring cold winters by storing food. Titmice are frequent visitors to bird feeders, with sunflowers being a favorite, though insects, particularly caterpillars, form a significant part of their diet. They build nests in tree cavities, often lining them with soft materials like hair, and may even receive help from previous offspring in raising young. The tufted titmouse's range has expanded into southern Canada due to the availability of winter bird feeders.21

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