Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus

Overview

The Black-crested Titmouse (Baeolophus atricristatus) is a passerine (order Passeriformes) species of bird (class Aves) in the tits, chickadees, and titmice family (Paridae). Once classified as a subspecies of the Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), in 2002 it was recognized as a separate species.

Description

A small songbird with a stubby round bill and a short black tuft or crest that can be raised. Gray above and whitish below with rusty flanks. The sexes are similar apart from the female's crest being lighter.

Range

Found year-round in southern Texas and northeastern Mexico.