The Tufted Titmouse May Be Small, But They’re Tough Little Acrobats
When I’m picking out birds to feature in these articles, I’m sometimes sad that so many of them are found in locations I may never get to visit in person.
So in an effort to do better, may I present to you the Tufted Titmouse.
Look at that incredible ‘do!
Normally, I would avoid photos that are edited in posts as much as this one is, but the blurred background and sharpening of the subject itself doesn’t detract too much from the amazing expression and crest of this little tough guy.
They make their home in much of the south-eastern United States, though their range has slowly been extending northward along the east coast thanks to shifts in climate and an abundance of backyard bird feeders.
Tough little acrobats, tufted titmice tend to bully other species of birds in order to get first dibs at a full feeder.
It’s not uncommon for tufted titmice to come right up to humans to get a better look and they’ve even been known to steal fur right off live animals’ backs when building their nests.