Species profile
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Paridae
- Conservation status
- Not assessed here
identification
Tiny bird with a black cap and bib, white cheeks, gray back, and buff-colored flanks.
habitat
Deciduous and mixed woods, forest edges, parks, and backyards.
range
Resident across northern North America from Alaska and Canada into the northern United States.
behavior
Acrobatically inspects twigs and bark, often joining mixed-species feeding flocks.
diet
Insects, spiders, seeds, and berries.
voice
Namesake chick-a-dee call and a clear two-note whistle.
seasonality
Resident or seasonal migrant depending on region.
Related species
Sources
Taxonomy, identification, natural history, and conservation references. Follow source links for current assessments.