  
The Tufted Titmouse is a
year-round resident of the deciduous and mixed
deciduous-coniferous forests in the eastern United States. It
prefers habitat containing a variety of tree species with a
fairly dense canopy and will nest in or near swamps, orchards,
parks, and other suburban areas. In the Southwest, titmice are
found in riparian and mesquite habitats. Titmice nest in natural
cavities, abandoned woodpecker holes and nest boxes. Nest
building begins in late March or early April. The first eggs can
be laid anytime from early April to early May. Titmice living in
southern latitudes tend to lay their first eggs earlier than
those living in northern latitudes.
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