Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

Tufted Titmouse

© Debbie McKenzie

Construction Difficulty

moderate difficulty moderate

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Nesting Range

Tufted Titmouse Range
Source: Birds of the World

Nesting Habitat

  • icon Forest
  • icon Open Woodland
  • icon Town

Attach Nest Box To

  • 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

5ft
15ft
5–15 feet

Spacing Between Nest Boxes

580 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

  • Place the nest box in an area with large, deciduous trees. Favorable habitats include forests, parks, and suburban neighborhoods with mature trees.