This small (5 to 6 inches long) gray-blue bird is commonly throughout the eastern US. A noticeable characteristic of this bird is the pointed feather crest on the top of its head. Often they are heard singing a rapid two note whistle (pe-ter, pe-ter). They can be seen in trees & shrubs all over campus and at bird feeders.

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