Black-capped chickadee

Description:

The black-capped chickadee has a black cap and "bib" with white sides to the face. Its underparts are white with rusty brown on the flanks (not so much in this case). Its back is gray and the tail is normally slate-gray.

Habitat:

Spotted on the edge of a wetland with thick vegetation.

Notes:

Black-capped chickadees are socially monogamous, and males contribute greatly to reproduction. During the laying and incubation periods, males feed their partners extensively. When the nestlings hatch, males are the primary providers. However, as the nestlings grow, females become the main caretakers. Females prefer dominant males, and greater reproductive success is closely related to the higher ranking of the male.