The most widespread, numerous, and geographically variable chickadee, this bird brightens winter days at bird feeders ... Length 5.3". Black cap; white cheek; black bib; gray upperparts; greater ...

However, there is another creature with incredible memorization skills-black-capped chickadees. These small birds store away thousands of seeds and insects in preparation for the cold, harsh ...

Black-capped chickadees exhibit remarkable episodic memory, recalling thousands of food caches hidden throughout their territory, which is vital for winter survival. Mountain chickadees have ...

One species, the black-capped chickadee, was a member of both of these groups. Easily attracted to birdfeeders, the chickadee is also an iconic bird of winter that is regularly featured on Christmas ...

Mountain chickadees, common in the high-elevation conifer forests on North America’s west coast and in the Rocky Mountains, are vocal animals. They constantly whistle a chirpy “bee-bee-bee-bee” song ...

Winter’s season has pounced upon us, reminding us of who is in charge of the weather. Mother Nature has transformed the ...

When winter arrives, they can recall the exact ... The team is also interested in learning if black-capped chickadees, which coexist with mountain chickadees in the Rocky Mountains, exhibit ...