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ChickadeeThe Boreal Chickadee is one of the few passerines whose range is almost totally limited to the northern boreal forests, where it prefers dense conifer stands, particularly black spruce and balsam fir. Boreal Chickadee Range Map Description: The cap is distinct in being dark pinkish brown that fades to gray on the upper mantle. Boreal Chickadees are white on the fore cheek, but this fades to light gray behind the eye and extends to the nape. The bib is small and sooty black. The upperparts are olive gray and contrasts little with the nape. Flight and tail feathers are darker gray. The flight feathers have fine pale fringes. The breast and belly are whitish. Flanks and vent are variably washed with cinnamon. Diet: The Boreal Chickadee feeds principally on tree-infesting insects and spiders, their pupae and eggs, some fruit, and the seeds of conifers and birches. During breeding season, eats caterpillars, moths, beetles and other insects and in winter hibernating insects, pupae, or egg clusters. In fall and winter, and probably at other seasons, eats seeds; comes occasionally to feeding stations & seems fond of fatty food. The Boreal Chickadee also uses stored food supplies to survive the winter. Attracting Chickadees |
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