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Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus

Description:

Large titmouse with gray upperparts, pale gray underparts, and rust-brown flanks. The head has black cap and crest, pale gray face, and pale eye-ring. Wings and tail are gray. Gray legs and feet. Was once considered a subspecies of the Tufted Titmouse. AKA Mexican Titmouse.

Habitat:

Wooded neighborhood along Belton Lake.

Notes:

After bathing in a birdbath, this Titmouse flew up into some shrubbery to finish its grooming.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 10, 2013
Submitted on Aug 14, 2013

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