Titmouse

Titmice
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Baeolophus bicolor
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Paridae
Genus:	Baeolophus Cabanis, 1850

Baeolophus is a genus of bird, commonly known as titmice in the Paridae family, all of which are native to North America. In the past, most authorities retained Baeolophus as a subgenus within the genus Parus, but treatment as a distinct genus, initiated by the American Ornithologists Union, is now widely accepted.

It contains the following species:

• Tufted Titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor
• Black-crested Titmouse, Baeolophus atricristatus - formerly included in B. bicolor
• Bridled Titmouse, Baeolophus wollweberi
• Oak Titmouse, Baeolophus inornatus
• Juniper Titmouse, Baeolophus ridgwayi - formerly included in B. inornatus

References

• Del Hoyo, J.; Elliot, A. & Christie D. (editors). (2007). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees. Lynx Edicions. ISBN 9788496553422

This article is part of Project Bird Genera, a All Birds project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each genus, including made-up genera.