Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

Tiny, energetic, and endlessly curious, the Black-capped Chickadee sports a bold black cap and bib against white cheeks and soft gray wings. A year-round resident across northern North America, it is a staple at backyard feeders. It can lower its body temperature at night to conserve energy and remembers the locations of thousands of hidden food items.