Paridae - tits, chickadees, titmice
 There are 57 species of bird in this family. The are found in North America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. They are small birds between 3-8 inches in length. They have short to medium length rounded wings; short to long tails; long toes; and short, stout bills. Their plumage is usually a combination of gray, black, white, brown, or yellow and males and females look alike. They eat insects and seeds and are found in forests and brushlands.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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 Breeds in N.H.
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| New Hampshire Species |
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Other North American Species |
Black-capped Chickadee
Boreal Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse |
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Black-crested Titmouse
Bridled Titmouse
Carolina Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Gray-headed Chickadee
Juniper Titmouse
Mexican Chickadee
Mountain Chickadee
Oak Titmouse |
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