Juniper Titmouse – Oregon Conservation Strategy

Overview

Species Common Name Juniper Titmouse
Species Scientific Name Baeolophus ridgwayi
State Listing Status Sensitive

Ecoregions

Northern Basin and Range

The Northern Basin and Range ecoregion covers the very large southeastern portion of the state, from Burns south to the Nevada border and from the Christmas Valley east to Idaho. It is largely a high elevation desert-like area dominated by sagebrush communities and habitats.

Special needs

Juniper Titmice use mature juniper trees with cavities for nesting. They require expansive areas of mature juniper habitat, especially in winter.

Limiting factors

This species is uncommon and locally distributed in Oregon. Key threats include reduction and fragmentation of mature juniper stands due to development, wildfire, or juniper management.

Data gaps

Assess abundance, distribution, and trends. Examine patch size requirements, especially in winter.

Conservation actions

Maintain large stands of mature juniper within the species' range. Maintain mature juniper trees when thinning small, encroaching juniper trees.

Key reference or plan

Sharing the Land with Pinyon-Juniper Birds