With
a diet of nuts, seeds, insects and berries, this cute little bird can be found visiting your own backyard bird feeder along
with Chickadees and Nuthatch. These birds have been noted for both a quick visit to a bird feeder then taking the seed to
a nearby branch to crack it open, and also taking the time at the feeder itself to peck at the seed to get at the kernel inside.
After reaching the kernel it may very well cache the food in a tree close by.
The Tufted Titmouse is around 6" tall. An inquisitive
bird that you may find is watching you through the window as you are watching him.
The Black-Crested Titmouse was once thought to be a sub species
of the Tufted, but is now considered a species in its own right.
Habitat
Both the Tufted Titmouse and the Black Capped Titmouse make their nests
in natural cavities found in trees, using soft material to line their nest with.They are found in mixed wooded areas, parks, cemeteries, orchards
and backyards, they prefer swampy, wet areas.
