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Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus · Common · +1 point per sighting
Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Woodland, suburbs, feeders.
Diet: Insects, seeds.
Best time to spot: Feeder regular; "chick-a-dee-dee".

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Black-capped Chickadee sits in our Common tier for the US: one of the birds you can expect on most days out in the right habitat. It belongs to the tits, chickadees, and titmice family.

Recent US sightings

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