Black-crested Titmouse #1
by Jurgen Lorenzen
Title
Black-crested Titmouse #1
Artist
Jurgen Lorenzen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A beautiful Black-crested Titmouse (Baeolophus atricristatus) with a nice insect catch photographed in front of a tree cavity trying to convince the female that this is the perfect spot to build a nest. Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco, Texas.
A characteristic bird of much of southern and central Texas, barely extending northward into southwestern Oklahoma. This is a close relative of the Tufted Titmouse of eastern North America, and was treated as a subspecies at one time. Where the ranges of the two species meet in east-central Texas, they sometimes interbreed, producing hybrids that may show a dark gray crest and a reddish brown forehead.
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February 4th, 2022
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Comments (124)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent capture of this beautiful bird, Jurgen! Lovely color, light and composition! L/F
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Amazing close up work Jurgen....superb eye clarity and wonderful details and expression! L/F
HH Photography of Florida
Wonderful wildlife capture, Jurgen. He sure is showing off the cute black crest. What female Black-crested Titmouse could resist that offer ... a nice home, food and a handsome fella? L/fv
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Jurgen – your stunning scene has been selected as a Group Admin’s Pick from the Go Take a Hike Photography Group’s Predator and Prey photo contest! It has been placed in the Special Recognition thread in the group discussion board for archive.
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