13,807 observationsLeast Concern
Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Paridae ›Genus: Baeolophus
About
The black-crested titmouse or Mexican titmouse (Baeolophus atricristatus), is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. Once considered a subspecies of the tufted titmouse (B. bicolor), it was recognized as a separate species in 2002. It is native to southern Texas, Oklahoma, and east-central Mexico. Vagrants have been seen as far north and east as St. Louis, Missouri.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black-crested Titmouse is Baeolophus atricristatus.
- The Black-crested Titmouse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black-crested Titmouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black-crested Titmouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black-crested Titmouse belongs to the class Aves.
- Black-crested Titmouse belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Black-crested Titmouse belongs to the family Paridae.
- Black-crested Titmouse belongs to the genus Baeolophus.