Boreal Chickadee

Bird - Poecile hudsonicus

The boreal chickadee (Poecile hudsonicus) is a small passerine songbird in the tit family Paridae. It is found in the boreal forests of Alaska, Canada and the northern United States and reamins within this range all year. This bird is known for its high pitched trill patterns used in communication with other birds and food storage habits in preparation for winter months.

 

Main Photo Credit: 
"Boreal Chickadee (Poecile hudsonicus), Yukon, Canada" by Syd Cannings, 2025. 

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Ch'idzi gyek Dinjii Zhuh k’yuu (Gwich'in)

English

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Boreal chickadee Standard English

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Mésange à tête brune Français canadien

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