What does the Tufted Titmouse eat?

The Tufted Titmouse's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore (primarily insects, spiders, seeds, nuts, and berries)

How it forages

Forages actively in trees and shrubs, gleaning insects and spiders from bark and foliage. Also consumes seeds, nuts, and berries, especially in winter. Known for caching food items in bark crevices for later retrieval. They often hang upside down to access food.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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