204 BIRDS OF OHIO. 
287. (731.) B#oLopHus BicoLor Linn. 14. 
Tufted Titmouse. 
Synonyms: Lophophanes bicolor. 
Crested Titmouse, Toupet Titmouse, Peter-peter, Sugar- 
bird. 
Kirtland, Ohio Geol. Surv., 1838, 164. 
This Titmouse is common all the year over the entire 
state. Its loud voice and unwariness make it a familiar 
woodland object. It also ventures into town during the 
winter and early spring, but keeps mostly to the woods. In 
winter it forms one of the company of small birds which 
range through the timber. 
Its food consists of both animal and vegetable matter. 
The animal food is largely insects and the vegetable weed 
seeds and small nuts. It is at all times a useful bird. 
288. (7%35.) Parus aTRIcaPILLus Linn. 15. 
Chickadee. 
Synonyms: Black-capped Chickadee, Eastern Chickadee, 
Black-capped Titmouse, Black-cap. 
Kirtland, Ohio Geol. Surv., 1838, 164. 
There is hardly a more familiar bird in the state than 
either this more northern Chickadee or the next species. It 
comes into the dooryard during the winter, looking for any 
chance crumb, or for the suet which you may have thrown 
out or tied to some convenient tree. It generally retires to 
the woods at nesting-time, and is little seen then, but a 
whistled imitation of the pe te call will usually bring an 
answer and the bird himself after a little. The Chickadee 
is one of the most inquisitive of birds, and can readily be 
taught to feed from one’s hand. It is well worth while to 
take a little time to cultivate the acquaintance of the birds 
which are sure to visit your yard at some time during the 
winter, for once they find provisions put out for them they 
become regular visitors, and soon call other birds to the 
feast. A bone not too closely picked, tied to a tree or nailed 
to a board placed convenient to the window, will do very 
well. They are also fond of suet, and broken nut meats are 
eagerly taken. . 
