Black-crested Titmouse

Black-crested Titmouse

Black-crested Titmouse

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Construction Difficulty

moderate difficulty moderate

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Nesting Range

Black-crested Titmouse Range
Source: Birds of the World

Nesting Habitat

  • icon Forest
  • icon Mountain
  • icon Open Woodland
  • icon River
  • icon Shrub

Attach Nest Box To

  • Live tree icon Live tree
  • Pole icon Pole

Known Nesting Period

Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Source: Birds of the World

Nest Box Placement

Height Range From Ground

3ft
20ft
3–20 feet

Spacing Between Nest Boxes

600 feet

Facing

Entrance hole facing visualization
Away from prevailing wind

Nest Box Measurements

Entrance Hole Size

Entrance hole size visualization 1 1/4

Nest Box Depth (inside)

Nest box depth visualization 8

Nest Box Width and Length

Nest box width and length visualization 5 1/2 5 1/2

Helpful Tips

  • Will use a variety of habitats, including suburban areas.