Preferred Seed:
Black oil sunflower, Sunflower hearts, Peanuts, Peanut pieces, Suet
Description:
The Tufted Titmouse is a small gray songbird with a distinctive crest and large dark eyes. These curious and energetic birds are common visitors to backyard feeders, especially where sunflower seeds and peanuts are offered. Titmice often grab a seed and fly off to a nearby branch to crack it open.
Feeder Type:
Tube, Hopper, Platform
Nesting:
Tufted Titmice nest in tree cavities, old woodpecker holes, or nest boxes. They build soft nests using moss, leaves, fur, feathers, and sometimes even hair gathered from animals.
Identification:
A small gray songbird with a pointed crest, large dark eyes, and pale underside with a subtle peach wash along the sides. Males and females look almost identical. The black patch just above the bill helps distinguish it from chickadees.
Song Description:
A clear whistled song often described as “peter peter peter.” Their voice is bright and repetitive and commonly heard throughout wooded neighborhoods.
How to Attract:
• Offer sunflower seeds or sunflower hearts
• Provide peanuts or peanut pieces
• Use tube, hopper, or platform feeders
• Maintain nearby trees and shrubs for cover
• Provide nesting boxes or natural cavities
Fun Fact:
Tufted Titmice sometimes pluck fur from live animals like squirrels or dogs to use as soft nesting material.
Residency:
Year round resident throughout most of the eastern United States
Region:
Eastern United States
Range Map:
Range Map © Chirp Nook
Best Seed Blend For
Tufted Titmouse
Tufted Titmouse
