This handsome bird is a resident of the upper half of the United States and into Canada. An interesting fact about the
Carolina Chickadee is that, much like a squirrel, it hides seeds to eat later,
it can actually recall up to 1000 hiding spots... Chickadees also have a complex vocalization including a warning call alerting others to a potential predator.
Call:
Chickadees make their chickadee-dee-dee call using increasing numbers of dee notes when they are alarmed:
The
Cornell website describes this bird as "
cute" and I have to agree, that's a fairly accurate description!
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