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Carolina Chickadee

Poecile carolinensis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

This tiny, approachable bird has a short neck and large head, giving it a distinctive spherical body shape. Its tail is fairly long and narrow. Its bill is a bit thicker than a warbler’s but thinner than a finch’s.
Carolina Chickadees have a black cap and bib separated by stark white cheeks. The back, wings, and tail are soft gray.

Habitat:

Wooded greenbelt near a stream.

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Carolina Chickadee

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