The Black-Capped Chickadee Is The State Bird Of Massachusetts
The Black-Capped Chickadee is a four to five-inch bird with ash-grey coloring on the upper part of its body and white-brown on the lower part. Its head is more significant than other birds, making it a very cute and fun-loving bird.
The Black-Capped Chickadee was adopted as the Massachusetts state bird in 1941. Its name is derived from the black color of the top of the head. This bird is inquisitive, and it often approaches humans with interest. Its song sounds like "chick-adee-dee-dee."
The Black-Capped Chickadee lives in birch, alder, and willow thickets. It nests in a tree stump or woodpecker cavity. It feeds on berries and seeds and prefers to eat insects during the summer. During the winter, it supplements its diet with berries. It broods twice a year and is a non-migratory bird.
The black-capped chickadee is found in Massachusetts and the southern portion of Maine. It is a widespread bird species. These chickadees are often seen in local parks and in the woody areas of Massachusetts.
