Black-crested Titmouse (Baeolophus atricristatus) is in the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 12,359 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Black-crested Titmouse: observations by month (U.S.)
About Black-crested Titmouse
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.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Black-crested Titmouse by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12,336 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Oklahoma | 19 | June | Jun–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice)
Tufted Titmouse
Black-capped Chickadee
Carolina Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Oak Titmouse
Mountain Chickadee
Bridled Titmouse
Juniper Titmouse
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Black-crested Titmouse?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to February.
Where is Black-crested Titmouse most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Oklahoma.