Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapilla)

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Black-capped Chickadee

Blackcapped Chickadee

Information: The black-capped chickadee comes to my feeders often and steals a black sunflower seed and then quickly leaves. They are very friendly at the feeders and are really good about sharing. Of course the easiest method of knowing a chickadee is around is the “chicka – dee – dee – dee” sound in the trees and then just keep an eye on your nuts and most likely one will show up.
Identification:

Cornell’s page on Black-capped Chickadees

Birds often confused with the black-capped chickadee

Boreal Chickadee

Chestnut backed Chickadee

Carolina Chickadee


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