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Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

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Illustration of Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

The Black-capped Chickadee is a cheerful, acrobatic bird with a black cap and bib, white cheeks, and soft gray back. Fearless around people; often the first bird to find a new feeder.

Habitat
Deciduous and mixed forests, suburbs, and parks
Diet
Insects, spiders, seeds, and berries
How common
Common

Best time to see a Black-capped Chickadee

The best time to see a Black-capped Chickadee is November–April, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 77,888 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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