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Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)
Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Feeder birds

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

The tufted titmouse is a small songbird native to eastern North America. The species belongs to the tit and chickadee family (Paridae).

Quick ID

Small gray bird with a crest, big dark eyes and rusty flanks.

Scientific name
Baeolophus bicolor
Group
Feeder birds
Main color
Gray
Conservation (IUCN)
Least concern

Size and shape

Measurements: Length: 14–16 cm (5.5–6.3 in) Weight: 18–26 g (0.63–0.92 oz) Wingspan: 20–26 cm (7.9–10.2 in) A small bird, the tufted titmouse has a white front and gray upper body outlined with rust-colored flanks.

Diet

Caterpillars constitute a major part of its diet during the summer.

Range and habitat

The habitat of the tufted titmouse is deciduous and mixed woods, gardens, parks, and shrublands.

Lifespan

The lifespan of the tufted titmouse is roughly 2.1 years, although it can live for more than 10 years.

Voice

The tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a small songbird native to eastern North America.

More photos

Tufted Titmouse
Photo: JeffreyGammon · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Tufted Titmouse FAQ

How big is the Tufted Titmouse?

Measurements: Length: 14–16 cm (5.5–6.3 in) Weight: 18–26 g (0.63–0.92 oz) Wingspan: 20–26 cm (7.9–10.2 in) A small bird, the tufted titmouse has a white front and gray upper body outlined with rust-colored flanks.

What does the Tufted Titmouse eat?

Caterpillars constitute a major part of its diet during the summer.

How long does the Tufted Titmouse live?

The lifespan of the tufted titmouse is roughly 2.1 years, although it can live for more than 10 years.

How do I identify a Tufted Titmouse?

Small gray bird with a crest, big dark eyes and rusty flanks.

Where does the Tufted Titmouse live?

The habitat of the tufted titmouse is deciduous and mixed woods, gardens, parks, and shrublands.

Is the Tufted Titmouse endangered?

No. The IUCN Red List rates the Tufted Titmouse as least concern (status read from Wikidata).

Facts on this page are summarized from the Wikipedia article on the Tufted Titmouse (read October 27, 2026) and conservation status from Wikidata. Quick ID notes are Birdstagram's own summary.