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Black capped ChickadeeBlack capped Chickadee Poecile atricapilla
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This is a small, short-billed bird. It has a black cap, black bib and white cheeks. Diet:This cute little bird moves acrobatically through tree branches in search of insects. They will also eat some berries. They are easily attracted to wild bird feeders. Chickadees favor black oil sunflower seeds, which they will hold in their feet to crack open.Sex Differences:Males and females look alike.Nesting:The Black capped Chickadee is a cavity nester. Will use moss and wood chips to construct their nest in a natural cavity or rotten wood. Will nest in birdhouses and nest boxes . The clutch size is normally 6 to 8 eggs with a 12-day incubation period.Range:![]() ![]() A Few Things You Probably Didn't Know:
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Black Capped Chickadee in Mississauga Ontario Canada
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