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Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
11.8 cm
Weight
10.416666666666666 g
Family
Paridae
Order
Passeriformes
The Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) is a bird species in the family Paridae (tits & chickadees), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.8 cm and a weight of 10.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 10.416666666666666 g | 0.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 16-19 days.
Clutch Size
5-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Paridae (Tits & Chickadees) |
| Genus | Poecile |
| Species | Poecile carolinensis |
Distribution
Carolina Chickadee has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Carolina Chickadee endangered?
The Carolina Chickadee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Carolina Chickadee nest?
Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 16-19 days.
How big is the Carolina Chickadee?
The Carolina Chickadee has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 10.416666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Carolina Chickadee belong to?
The Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.
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