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Boreal Chickadee -- South Dakota Birds
| Length: 5.5 inches | Wingspan: 8 inches | Seasonality: Extremely rare visitor |
| ID Keys: Brown cap, brown sides, black chin | ||
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Boreal Chickadee
Poecile hudsonica
Boreal Chickadees are mostly birds of Canadian conifer forests, and for the most part are only rarely found south into the United States. They are only extremely rare visitors to South Dakota. They are generally quite tame and sociable birds.
Habitat: Primarily found in conifer forests. They are found as far north as the stunted spruces at the treeline in far northern Canada.
Diet: Insects, spiders, and seeds. Feeds heavily on insect eggs and larvae, especially in the winter.
Breeding: Non-breeders in South Dakota
Song: A short clear note followed by a simple trill.
Migrations: Generally a permanent resident throughout their range.
Feeders: Will attend feeders for sunflower seeds, suet, and peanut butter.
Similar Species: Black-capped Chickadee
Status: The normal range of the Boreal Chickadee is outside most direct human influence, although it could be vulnerable to future human-induced climate change.
Further Information: 1) Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Boreal Chickadee
2) Cornell University's "All About Birds - Boreal Chickadee"
3) E-nature.com: Boreal Chickadee
Photo Information: Top Photo: Help!! I don't have a photo for this species. If you have a photo of a glossy ibis that you'd like to share, please contact me at the e-mail address at the bottom of the page. Thanks!
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This page was last edited on 02/03/08
