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Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
12,9 cm
Berat
11,879999999999999 g
Famili
Paridae
Ordo
Passeriformes
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Tentang

The Black-capped Chickadee is one of North America's most beloved small birds, with its distinctive black cap and bib, white cheeks, and soft grey and buffy plumage. It inhabits deciduous and mixed forests, gardens, and suburban areas across northern North America from Alaska to Newfoundland and south through the Appalachians. It feeds on seeds, insects, and berries, and is well known for caching food for winter.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 12,9 cm 5.1 in
Berat 11,879999999999999 g 0.42 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 21-28 days.

Ukuran Sarang

6-8

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Paridae (Tits & Chickadees)
Genus Poecile
Spesies Poecile atricapillus

Distribution

Black-capped Chickadee has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-capped Chickadee endangered?
The Black-capped Chickadee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-capped Chickadee nest?
Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 21-28 days.
How big is the Black-capped Chickadee?
The Black-capped Chickadee has a wingspan of 12.9 cm, weight of 11.879999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Chickadee belong to?
The Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Paridae.

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