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Poecile rufescens

[edit] Identification

11.5–12.5 cm. Chestnut back, sides, flanks, and rump, pale grey white underparts, dark black brown cap, black bib, white cheeks, white belly. Sexes and juveniles alike.

[edit] Distribution

Coastal pacific states from central California north to Alaska. Also found in Idaho and western Montana.

[edit] Taxonomy

Polytypic. Consists of three subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

Coniferous and mixed coniferous/deciduous forests.

[edit] Behaviour

It nests in cavities, using fur and hair from deer, rabbits or coyotes. 5-8 eggs are laid.

The diet includes insects, invertebrates, conifer seeds and fruit.

[edit] References

Wikipedia

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