Participant Photo: Non-Tufted Titmice

Seen this little guy on a log floating in a pond. Looks like a Tufted Titmice minus the Tuft, Not sure if it is a deformity, or if it is another species all together. I searched in books and online and cannot come up with anything, I don’t even see any indications that the tuft is flattened (like how Cardinals some times flatten their crest). Im at a loss with the bird. If anyone can help clarify what it is I would appreciate it. I have not received my kit in the mail so I don’t have my ID # yet to go into the unusual bird part of the site. Thanks!!!