Black-Capped Chickadee

The Black-capped Chickadee (Parus atricapillus) is mostly a light gray colour with a black cap and throat and a white cheek patch. They live in any mixed and deciduous forests as well as parks and woods. They are located in the northern United States as well as throughout in Canada, not including tundra regions.

Black Capped Chickadee

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The Black-capped species sings Fee-bee, the first note of the song is a full tone higher than the second and its call is the familiar chicka-dee-dee-dee. The Black-capped Chickadee is also known as the Willow Tit of Europe and it is also loved for its lovely song. This smart bird, which is 12-15 cm in length, can remember where it hid its food for up to 28 days.

Chickadee Fluffed for Warmth

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Chickadee on a Branch

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