The chestnut-backed chickadee is curious about humans, and spends the postbreeding and winter seasons foraging noisily in mixed-species flocks. Unlike other parids (except for the mountain chickadee), ...

The weather and a persistent head cold have kept me indoors for most of December. Contact with the natural world has been pretty much limited to killing ants in the kitchen (yes, the Argentines are ...

Leonard A. Brennan, Michael L. Morrison and Donald L. Dahlsten We analyzed how vegetation structure and nest box orientation influenced patterns of nest box occupancy by chestnut-backed (Poecile ...

Chickadees generally are considered symbols of happiness, showing up at feeders through the coldest months and brightening our gloomiest days. Truth is, chickadees are struggling to survive during ...

I have previously written on the titmouse, a charming bird of raspy voice, lively demeanor and exceptional plainness. Titmice have a cousin that is equally lovable: the chickadee. At first glance ...

The population genetic structure of many high-latitude species in North America was affected by the last glaciation, and current structure reflects isolation in refugia and colonisation patterns.

DEAR JOAN: We have two pole bird feeders in our backyard — one for the finches and one with nuts for chickadees and woodpeckers. The chickadees have constantly been in our yard and feeding until a few ...