Physical Traits: This small gray-crested bird has large dark eyes with a white breast. He is related closely to the chickadee, and his sound is "Peter! Peter! Peter!"

Habitat: The titmouse has a bowl shaped nest of plant fibers and feathers. They will nest in a hole in a rotten tree or in a nest box. He lives in forests, thickets and visits suburban feeders. He likes seeds, berries and nuts. Commonly found in pairs or family groups.

Recommended Feeder: Lyric Chickadee Feeder

Feeder Tips: The titmouse are sure-footed and need no perches. We recommend the Lyric Chickadee Feeder which is a rough-wood feeder with openings large enough for the titmouse's beak. It allows the bird to cling to the rough cedar wood while maneuvering seed from the holes. Hang your Chickadee feeder in or near a tree, and always use a squirrel guard, because sunflower seeds and nuts are squirrels' favorites, too.

States and Regions Found: Southeastern Canada, eastern United States and northeastern Mexico