Tits and chickadees (Paridae)
Juniper Titmouse
Baeolophus ridgwayi. Insects, piñon nuts and juniper berries.
Tits and chickadees (Paridae)Juniper TitmouseBaeolophus ridgwayi
- Scientific name
- Baeolophus ridgwayi
- Length
- 5.1–5.9 in
- Weight
- 0.5–0.6 oz
- Nest
- Natural cavity or nest box
- Entrance hole
- 1 1/4 in
- Clutch
- 3–7 eggs
- Incubation
- 14–16 days
- Broods
- 1 per season
Identification
- Plain grey with a short crest
- Grey bill
- Lives in piñon-juniper
Voice
Rolling trills and 'tchick-a-dee'.
Diet and feeding
Insects, piñon nuts and juniper berries.
What do juniper titmice eat? · Best feeder for juniper titmice
Juniper Titmice by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Year-round resident | March–June |
| California | Year-round resident | March–June |
| Colorado | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Idaho | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Nevada | Year-round resident | April–June |
| New Mexico | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Oklahoma | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Oregon | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Texas | Year-round resident | March–June |
| Utah | Year-round resident | April–June |
| Wyoming | Year-round resident | May–June |
Frequently asked
What do juniper titmice eat?
Insects, piñon nuts and juniper berries. At feeders: black-oil sunflower, suet.
How big is a Juniper Titmouse?
5.1–5.9 in long and 0.5–0.6 oz.
Do juniper titmice use birdhouses?
Yes — a 1 1/4 in entrance, 4 × 4 in floor, mounted 5–15 ft.
Sources
- Juniper Titmouse — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Juniper Titmouse life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Juniper Titmouse — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- NestWatch nest box plans and species requirements — Cornell Lab
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.