But often it keeps its crest lowered, or, as in the following photo, has no tuft. It looks like it has just come from a mad barber who administered a buzz-cut, but more likely it is in mid-molt ...
Good birding!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tufted Titmouse - tuftless
The Tufted Titmouse gets its common name from its "tuft" - or crest, which is prominently displayed on this exited bird.
But often it keeps its crest lowered, or, as in the following photo, has no tuft. It looks like it has just come from a mad barber who administered a buzz-cut, but more likely it is in mid-molt ...
Good birding!
But often it keeps its crest lowered, or, as in the following photo, has no tuft. It looks like it has just come from a mad barber who administered a buzz-cut, but more likely it is in mid-molt ...
Good birding!
Cute shots of the Titmouse, Chris!
ReplyDeleteReally great shots of the Titmouse!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic captures Chris!
ReplyDeleteBeen trying to catch a photo of this bird at our feeder for an hour. Finally googled tufted titmouse with no tuft. Bingo! Thanks for photo and info about mid molt
ReplyDeleteHave one in a bluebird house with eggs. Couldn't figure out what it was because no tuft. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSame here! No Tuft, and nesting in my Bluebird box. They built their nest on top of the abandoned bluebird nest from very early in the spring.
ReplyDeleteCan someone tell me, which has more color, the male or the female?
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