About the Black-capped Chickadee
The black-capped chickadee is a small, nonmigratory, North American passerine bird that lives in deciduous and mixed forests. It is a member of the Paridae family, also known as tits. It has a distinct black cap on its head, a black bib underneath, and white cheeks. It has a white belly, buff sides, and grey wings, back, and tail. The bird is well known for its vocalizations, including its fee-bee song and its chick-a-dee-dee-dee call, from which it derives its name.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice (Paridae) |
| Species | Poecile atricapillus |
| Species Codes | bkcchi, BCCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Chickadee belong to?
The Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) belongs to the Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice family (Paridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-capped Chickadee?
The black-capped chickadee is a small, nonmigratory, North American passerine bird that lives in deciduous and mixed forests. It is a member of the Paridae family, also known as tits. It has a distinct black cap on its head, a black bib underneath, and white cheeks. It has a white belly, buff sides,...
Where can I report a Black-capped Chickadee sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Chickadee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcchi, or on iNaturalist.
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