Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Paridae

About

The black-crested titmouse or Mexican titmouse, is a passerine bird in the family Paridae, the tits and chickadees. It is found in Mexico and the U. S. states of Oklahoma and Texas and as a vagrant in at least one other state.

Fun Fact

An apparent record in Massachusetts has not been ratified by the state's Avian Records Committee.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits a variety of landscapes including evergreen, semi-deciduous, and deciduous forest and woodlands.

Diet

Eats nuts and seeds, berries, corn, and some human-provided foods like suet and bread.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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