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Black-capped Chickadee
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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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- Mexican ChickadeeRare · Woodland
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