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Wildlife photographer mistakes tufted titmouse for young cardinal
Original: Skybound Spectacle I knew there was a tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) out there, but when I took this picture I was
A photographer shared a picture of a tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), admitting that at first they believed the bird was a young cardinal because the distance hid the identifying details. The post walks through how tufted titmice can be mistaken for other backyard birds at a glance, a common experience among casual birdwatchers. Nature enthusiasts are responding to the relatable mix-up and the striking photo of the small crested songbird in flight.
Why now: Bird lovers enjoy relatable identification mix-ups and striking wildlife photography.
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- Skybound Spectacle I knew there was a tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) out there, but when I took this picture I was pretty sure I was looking at a young cardinal. I wasn’t as close to the bird as I would’ve liked, so the details fooled me at first. Tufted titmice are a… · Swede1952@universeodon.com · 34
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