Eric Gofreed
Well-Known Member
Birds with crests have a certain charisma—whether raised in excitement, smoothed in contentment, or fanned out in a dramatic display. These feathered crowns add personality and flair, making crested birds some of the most striking subjects to photograph. This three-part Winged Wednesday series will showcase birds with crests, from familiar backyard visitors to exotic species. But don't feel confined—any winged creature is welcome! I’m eager to see what you post.
Part 1: Common and Uncommon Crested Birds. From familiar backyard favorites like Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Titmice to the more elusive crested species, these birds wear their feathered crowns with flair.
Part 2 next week: Crested Waterfowl, Mergansers, Grebes, and Terns. From the elegant Hooded Merganser and striking Wood Duck to the regal Great Crested Grebe and sleek Royal Tern, these birds wear their crests with style.
Part 3 in 2 weeks: Exotic Crested Birds from Your Travels. From the flamboyant Cockatoo to dazzling hummingbirds, these extraordinary birds wear their crests like works of art.
The Black-crested Titmouse like other titmice, uses its crest for communication—it can be raised or lowered to express alertness, agitation, or curiosity.
Native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, the Bridled Titmouse crest helps it blend into the dappled light of oak and pine forests.
The Steller's Jay has a bold and expressive crest. Unlike the Blue Jay, which has a more rounded crest, the Steller’s Jay’s crest is sharper and more elongated. A fully raised crest often signals alarm or curiosity, while a lowered crest can indicate calmness or submission.
The Dusky-capped Flycatcher has a subtle and less pronounced crest compared to species like jays or titmice. Like other flycatchers, it can raise or lower the slight crest in response to alertness or interactions with other birds. The crest may appear more pronounced when the bird is excited but is usually not very noticeable.
Northern Beadless Tyanulet crest has a similar function to the Dusky-capped Flycatcher, I only posted this one because of its limited range in the USA and its unusual name
Part 1: Common and Uncommon Crested Birds. From familiar backyard favorites like Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Titmice to the more elusive crested species, these birds wear their feathered crowns with flair.
Part 2 next week: Crested Waterfowl, Mergansers, Grebes, and Terns. From the elegant Hooded Merganser and striking Wood Duck to the regal Great Crested Grebe and sleek Royal Tern, these birds wear their crests with style.
Part 3 in 2 weeks: Exotic Crested Birds from Your Travels. From the flamboyant Cockatoo to dazzling hummingbirds, these extraordinary birds wear their crests like works of art.
The Black-crested Titmouse like other titmice, uses its crest for communication—it can be raised or lowered to express alertness, agitation, or curiosity.
Native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, the Bridled Titmouse crest helps it blend into the dappled light of oak and pine forests.
The Steller's Jay has a bold and expressive crest. Unlike the Blue Jay, which has a more rounded crest, the Steller’s Jay’s crest is sharper and more elongated. A fully raised crest often signals alarm or curiosity, while a lowered crest can indicate calmness or submission.
The Dusky-capped Flycatcher has a subtle and less pronounced crest compared to species like jays or titmice. Like other flycatchers, it can raise or lower the slight crest in response to alertness or interactions with other birds. The crest may appear more pronounced when the bird is excited but is usually not very noticeable.
Northern Beadless Tyanulet crest has a similar function to the Dusky-capped Flycatcher, I only posted this one because of its limited range in the USA and its unusual name
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