Baeolophus Explained

Baeolophus is a genus of birds in the family Paridae, commonly called tits. Its members are known as titmouses or titmice. All the 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 Ornithological Society, is now widely accepted.^[1]

Etymology

The genus name Baeolophus translates to small crested and is a compound of the Ancient Greek words : baiós - small, and : lόphοs - crest.

Taxonomy

The genus contains the following five species:^[2]

Image	Scientific name	Common Name	Distribution
	Baeolophus wollweberi		Arizona and New Mexico to Southern Mexico
	Baeolophus inornatus		Pacific coast from Baja California to Oregon
	Baeolophus ridgwayi		The Great Basin and adjacent areas
	Baeolophus bicolor		Eastern half of the US and southeastern Canada
	Baeolophus atricristatus		Oklahoma and Texas to east-central Mexico

Notes and References

1. 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.
2. Web site: Gill . Frank . Donsker . David . Waxwings and their allies, tits & penduline tits . World Bird List Version 6.1 . International Ornithologists' Union. 15 February 2016 .