Bridled Titmouse

Male
Female

Year-round, non-migratory

Size
5.25"
Listen
Plumage / Description

Male and female plumage similar. They have a striking black and white facial pattern, with a small black bib, and a pronounced crest, separating it from chickadees which lack a crest.

Habitat

Male and female plumage similar. They have a striking black and white facial pattern, with a small black bib, and a pronounced crest, separating it from chickadees which lack a crest.

Relative Abundance

Common in the appropriate habitat.

Behavior

An active foliage gleaner, moving from tree to tree usually as a pair, rarely will you see just one Bridled Titmouse, you will usually always see at least two. In winter will join up with mixed flocks of other foliage gleaning species. Acts chickadee like, frequently clinging to branches and feeding upside down.

Diet

Seeds, insects

Similar Species

Most likely to be confused with Mountain Chickadee when the feathers on its crest are not raised.

Best Sites

Acker Park, White Spar Campground, Granite Basin, Stricklin Park.