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Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

Description:

The black-capped chickadee is a small songbird about 12-15 cm (4.7–5.9 in) in length. It has a black cap on its head--from which it derives its name--a black bib and white cheeks. Beneath it is mostly white to tan on the flanks. The back and tail is gray. Sexes are similar with males being slightly larger.

Habitat:

Deciduous or mixed deciduous/coniferous forest. Also found in wooded suburban parks and yards.

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1 Comment

YukoChartraw
YukoChartraw 11 years ago

So lovely!

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Minnesota, USA

Spotted on Dec 18, 2012
Submitted on Dec 23, 2012

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