The Bushtit Psaltriparus minimus is a long-tailed tit found in North America. It is the only member of the genus Psaltriparus.
The Bushtit inhabits mixed open woodlands, often containing oaks and a scrubby understory. It is a year-round resident of the western United States ranging from Vancouver through the Great Basin and the lowlands and foothills of California.
The "Black-eared" Bushtit was formerly considered a separate species P. melanotis. It can be identified by its dark ear patch.
