_Bæolophus bicolor. Case 4, Fig. 67_
A large, gray Titmouse, with a conspicuous crest,
black forehead, and reddish brown flanks. L. 6.
_Range._ Nests from the Gulf States north to New
Jersey and Nebraska. Resident, except at the
northern limit of its range.
Washington, very common P.R., more so in winter.
N. Ohio, common P.R. Glen Ellyn, only two records,
Apl. 4 and Nov. 19.
The loud _peto, peto, peto_ of the Tufted Tit can be confused only with
certain notes of the Carolina Wren, but while skilfull stalking is
required to see the Wren, one may walk up and inspect the Tit with
little or no caution. When he sees us he may change his call to a hoarse
_dee-dee-dee_ which at once betrays his relationship to the Chickadee.
The nest is made in a hole, and the 5-8 white, brown-marked eggs are
laid in April.