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WestMichRad

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7. Appears to be a black crested titmouse

Reply to Bo Zarts (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 01:36 PM

23 hrs ago

(Baeolophus atricristatus) rather than a tufted titmouse. Black titmice have a black crown and white forehead, while tufteds have a gray crown and darker forehead. Their ranges overlap and some interbreeding has been noted, and for awhile they were regarded as a single species, but about 20 years ago the two were split into two species given different vocalizations and genetic differences.
https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/birds/kenn-kaufmans-id-tips/identifying-north-americas-five-titmouse-species/
Great photo, anyway!

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Tufted Titmouse Alighting [View all] Bo Zarts Yesterday OP

Beautiful pix, Bo! SheltieLover Yesterday #1

Awesome shot! CaptainTruth 23 hrs ago #2

That shot deserves an award. chowder66 23 hrs ago #3

Beautiful picture 😊 Figarosmom 23 hrs ago #4

Can you share the technique you use to catch these fleeting moments? erronis 23 hrs ago #5

SPECTACULAR!!! DrMJG10 23 hrs ago #6

Appears to be a black crested titmouse WestMichRad 23 hrs ago #7

That pic really jumps out at you! Uncle Joe 22 hrs ago #8

Extraordinary capture, my dear Bo! Wow. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy 22 hrs ago #9

My grandfather's favorite bird. bluescribbler 22 hrs ago #10