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Field Guide for all the Birds of North America

Titmice

Mésanges

Paridae

Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities

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The titmice are mostly southern birds, with the exception of the Tufted Titmouse, whose range takes it into southern Ontario, Canada. There are five types of titmice found in North America including the Black-crested Titmouse, who until recently has been "split" from the Tufted Titmouse. The titmice are active birds and are easily identified and located by their constant chattering as they move about.

The Oak Titmouse and Juniper Titmouse are very similar in appearance. They have mostly grey-colored bodies and no real identification markers on them. These two birds are found in the southwestern states. There, you will also find the Bridled Titmouse, that is easily recognized by the black barring on its face. The Black-crested Titmouse is found in southeastern Texas and into Mexico. The Tufted Titmouse has the biggest range and is seen anywhere in the eastern parts of the USA.

Click on the bird images or names to see pictures of the Titmouse seen in North America

Black-crested Titmouse

Bridled Titmouse

Juniper Titmouse

Oak Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

Reference to Other Bird Site:

ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.

Classic Collection of North American Birds

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