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
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