Black-capped Chickadee
NameBlack-capped Chickadee
Common NameBlack-capped Chickadee
Scientific NamePoecile atricapillus
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)18
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent black cap extending from the forehead to the nape, a black bib under the chin, and clean white cheeks. The back and wings are gray, while the underparts are white with buffy or rusty flanks.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its namesake 'chick-a-dee-dee-dee' call, which varies in urgency and number of 'dee' notes. It also has a clear, whistled 'fee-bee' or 'fee-bee-bee' song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, woodland, suburban, park, garden
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across most of Canada and the northern half of the United States, extending south through the Appalachian Mountains.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, black bib, white cheeks, small size, short bill, chick-a-dee call
Description
The Black-capped Chickadee is a small, active songbird known for its distinctive black cap and bib, and its friendly, inquisitive nature. They are often seen foraging acrobatically in trees and shrubs, even hanging upside down, and are a common sight in woodlands and suburban areas.
