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Poecile carolinensis

Photo by Bill Garber
Location: Richmond, Indiana.

[edit] Identification

Length 10-12cm. Grey back, white underparts, black cap and bib, white cheeks, dark grey wings and tail, grey-brown flanks, black bill, grey legs and feet.

[edit] Similar Species

Very similar to Black-capped Chickadee. Can be separated by voice but some individuals can learn the wrong song.

[edit] Distribution

Southeastern quarter of the United States.

[edit] Taxonomy

Polytypic. Consists of four subspecies.

[edit] Habitat

[edit] Behaviour

The diet includes spiders, insects, seeds, and fruits.

It nests in holes lined with moss and fur. 3-10 eggs are laid.

[edit] References

All About Birds

[edit] External Links