tufted titmouse

noun

a gray titmouse, Parus bicolor, of the eastern and midwestern U.S., having a crested head.

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

It may consist of two notes of a different pitch repeated steadily, as in the tufted titmouse.

They suggest those of both the Cardinal and Tufted Titmouse, but are more varied in character.

In fact, I think it was at least a fortnight before I learned that these whistles came from the tufted titmouse.

The one that comes every day and all day, is the tufted titmouse.

The tufted titmouse, like others of his race, has a great deal of curiosity.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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