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.
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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