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Boreal Chickadee (Poecile hudsonicus)

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Chickadee Line-up

You'll find the Black-capped Chickadee across the northern US into Canada. The Carolina Chickadee holds sway in the Southeast. Hear the husky voice of a Mountain Chickadee in the Rockies. Travel to Canada for the Boreal Chickadee. The Chestnut-backed Chickadee calls the Pacific Northwest home.... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  citizen science
Related bird:  Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus), Chestnut-backed Chickadee (Poecile rufescens), Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli), Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis), Boreal Chickadee (Poecile hudsonicus), Mexican Chickadee (Poecile sclateri), Gray-headed Chickadee (Poecile cinctus)

Living Alone on Earth

September 2007 - The last 40 years have witnessed the dramatic decline of many common American birds, including Boreal Chickadees, like this one. New York Times essayist Verlyn Klinkenborg writes, "...we seem determined to discover whether we can live alone on earth. Harvard biologist, E.O.... read more »

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Topics & Themes:  reflection
Related bird:  Boreal Chickadee (Poecile hudsonicus), Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus)

Boreal Chickadees Stay Home for the Winter

Boreal Chickadees live in the boreal forest year-round. How do they survive the harsh winter? First, during summer, they cache a great deal of food, both insects and seeds. Then in fall, they put on fresh, heavier plumage. And their feathers are denser than most birds', creating a comfy down... read more »

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Boreal Chickadee eating Peanut Butter

Boreal Chickadee eating Peanut Butter

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Boreal Chickadee

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A Boreal Chickadee calling

A Boreal Chickadee calling

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A Boreal Chickadee Calling

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Boreal Chickadee

Boreal Chickadee

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Boreal Chickadee in Winter

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