Who can fail to like chickadees? They are cute, curious, and melodious.
Of the five species found in Canada, four can be seen in this region: Black-capped, Chestnut-backed, Mountain, and Boreal. The first two are the most frequently seen, and both appear here.
The Black-capped Chickadee influenced the name of all the species with its call: chick-a-dee-dee-dee. Its black cap and bib, along with buff sides, make it easy to spot as it scours for seeds and insects.
A close relative, the Chestnut-backed Chickadee, is identified by the rich chestnut brown on its back and sides.
Chickadees are acrobatic little birds and will sometimes hang upside down as they forage for insects and seeds. This Black-capped Chickadee is not only upside down, but has twisted its head around to look downward.
