Mountain Chickadee
NameMountain Chickadee
Common NameMountain Chickadee
Scientific NamePoecile gambeli
FamilyParidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a black cap, a prominent white stripe above the eye (supercilium), a black bib, white cheeks, gray back and wings, and whitish underparts often with buffy flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts most distinctive call is a raspy 'chick-adee-dee-dee' similar to other chickadees, but often with a higher-pitched, clear 'fee-bee-bee' song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in mountainous regions of western North America, from southern British Columbia and Alberta south through the western United States to northern Baja California.
Identifying FeaturesWhite eyebrow stripe, Black cap, Black bib, Gray back, Small size
Description
A small, active songbird of western North America's coniferous forests. It is easily recognized by its distinctive white eyebrow stripe contrasting with a black cap and bib, and is known for its acrobatic foraging.
