Chickadee
Poecileatricapillus
For more information visit:
www.wildernesscollege.com/black-capped-chickadee.html Habitat: Deciduous woods, parks, and suburban areas.
Distribution: Northern half of the United States and the Southern half of Alaska.
Food: Insects (especially caterpillars), black oil sunflower seeds (taken from bird feeders), tree bark, dead leaves, clusters of conifer needles, and knotholes.
Predators: Owls, hawks, house cats, and weasels.
Interesting facts: When the Chickadee eats, it eats upside down