Perch Supply
Diet

What do black-crested titmice eat?

Insects, acorns and seeds.

Tits and chickadees (Paridae)Black-crested TitmouseBaeolophus atricristatus

Spring and summer diet

  • Caterpillars

Fall and winter diet

  • Acorns and pecans

Best feeder foods

  • Sunflower
  • Suet
  • Peanuts

Replaces Tufted Titmouse in central and south Texas; the two hybridize where they meet.

Which feeder works best for black-crested titmice →

Where black-crested titmice need winter food

Regions where black-crested titmice are present in the cold months:

OklahomaTexas

Frequently asked

What do black-crested titmice eat?

Insects, acorns and seeds.

What is the best food to feed black-crested titmice?

Sunflower, Suet, Peanuts.

What do black-crested titmice eat in winter?

Acorns and pecans.

Sources

  1. Black-crested Titmouse — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  2. Black-crested Titmouse life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
  3. Black-crested Titmouse — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
  4. 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.