Tag Archive | Black-capped Chickadee
Black-capped chickadee foraging behavior
Figure 1. Our study species, the chickadee. The black-capped chickadee, Poecile atricapillus, is one of the most common birds in Canada. It is classified in the family Paridae of the order Passeriformes, and has a range extending across southern Canada and the northern United States.3 Most people are familiar with these birds or have at […]
Chickadee Abundance in Response to Human Presence at the Morgan Arboretum
Appearance and Identification: Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) are well-known songbirds, loved by everyone due to their adorable appearance and curiosity. They have a distinctive black cap and bib, contrasting with their white cheeks. Their sides are buff colored and the feathers of the wings and the tail are gray with paler edges. They molt every […]
Winter adaptations of the Black-Capped Chickadee in the St-Lawrence Lowlands
Black-capped Chickadees, Poecile atricapillus, are year round songbirds native to North America.3 Their habitat ranges from the Maritimes up to Alaska, covering 2/3 of Northern and Central United States.3,4. Living in flocks of four to twelve birds, Chickadees can be seen in different habitats such as orchards, deciduous and coniferous woodlands, cotton wood groves, parks […]
The Black-capped Chickadee’s Natural History
Identification and Description The Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is a passerine bird belonging to the family Paridae. It is a charismatic species that approaches humans without fear, which makes it much easier to see than other birds. It is a very small bird with a total body length of around 12 to 15 cm and […]
The St. Lawrence Lowlands 