Baeolophus
"Titmouse" redirects here. For other uses, see Titmouse (disambiguation).
| 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 in the family Paridae. Its members are commonly known as titmice. All five species 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 978-84-96553-42-2