There are seven species of chickadee in the world.
Chickadees, along with titmice, belong to the family Paridae.
A group of chickadees can be called a banditry of chickadees.
This collective noun probably refers to the mask-like appearance of chickadee species.
The range of Black-capped Chickadees overlaps with that of Carolina Chickadees.
They look so much alike that even the birds themselves
may have a hard time telling each other apart – they hybridize!
The Black-Capped Chickadee hides seeds and other food items to eat later.
Each item is placed in a different spot and the chickadee
can remember thousands of hiding places.
Every autumn Black-capped Chickadees allow brain neurons containing old information to die, replacing them with new neurons so they can adapt to changes in their social flocks and environment even with their tiny brains.
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They are such sweet birds.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots and I really like how you captured that last shot!
Wow! they are very cute.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots and good explanation...
ReplyDeletethey're a beautiful bird; lovely series
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures of this sweet little chickadee .... makes my heart sing.
ReplyDeleteWhat delightful shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a very interesting little bird.
ReplyDeleteThese birds are beyond adorable, and beautifully captured too.
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These birds are beyond adorable, and beautifully captured too.
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Mersad Donko Photography
Lovely sharpness...... very good photographed Karen.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of these cuties.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots of the Chickadee. They are cuties! Have a happy day, Karen!
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos. I always find the Chickadees are much more friendlier than other birds. They are not afraid to land on your hand and eat seed from it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the final photo.
ReplyDeleteHazel
Wonderful images of the little birds! Such good perspective…did he pose for you?
ReplyDeleteThese images, all of them, make me go "Awwwwww". How cute. I especially loved the one with the half peanut in its beak. AND...it was great reading the little ditty about the brain neurons.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots. I like the final photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird. I especially like your bottom shot.
ReplyDeleteSplendid little birds - we don't have any of this type of bird in Australia.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Splendid images and interesting information.......thank you Karen. We don't have these birds here either but aren't wild things amazing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday,
Ruby
Lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the new term - a banditry!
As the weather turns cooler we are seeing more birds at our feeders, too.
Have a wonderful week!
Lea
Lovely, lovely visitors Karen!
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i love these little guys! and thanks for the education on their remarkable memory works!
ReplyDeleteFascinating stuff! They are one of my favorite birds with their sweet, animated ways. The photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove that last photo! Interesting information, Karen. I didn't know that they hide food and could remember all the places they put it.
ReplyDeleteNice shots. And interesting information about the chickadees.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful little bird and your captures are delightful, Karen, as always!! Hope your week is off to a great start!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Karen, superb detail, composition and light on these lovely birds. Good photography girl!
ReplyDeletethanks for the visit...these chickadees are my extended family at the moment. they are eating me out of house and home...love your shots and your processing. maybe one day I will be able to make my pictures look half as nice as your. g
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of the chickadees.
ReplyDeleteI learned a few things about chickadees! Thanks. Nice photos of one of my favorite backyard birds.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birds. And explanation for what happens to my brain cells.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the chickadees. They are such cute looking little birds.
ReplyDeleteHI Wonderful bird and fantastic shots of it.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites for sure -- sweetest faces ever! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird portraits. They are lovely animals. And you have so much patience too. Well done...!
ReplyDeleteNow these are incredible photos!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI like the out with the old memories and in with the new. I might be able to find my keys if I could do that!
very cool chickadee information. The Chickadee is the bird of MA. which is the state I live in
ReplyDeleteWoW, i had no idea!! the last image is simply brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteChickadees are my favorite bird, and I learned a lot about them from your post! I never knew a flock was a "bandity" or that they replace neurons each year. (Wish I could do that too.) Excellent post and beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteVery nice series on the Chickadee!
ReplyDeleteSplendid photographs!
Now, if only I could replace neurons and learn to adapt to changes in my environment with my tiny brain!
I could do with the memory of a chickadee! One of my favourites among the little birds, I just adore them.
ReplyDeleteHe sure is one handsome fella!!
ReplyDeleteKaren! That was so interesting. You share your knowledge in such a great way; I always leave here knowing more than I did before I came. I didn't know any of this, even though I adore chickadees. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely pictures and all the info.
ReplyDeleteCute little ones.
ReplyDeleteVery informative post too, never get to see them here, so never knew them.
A cutie.
ReplyDelete"Sweet!"
ReplyDeleteJM Illinois
Great photos of a sweet bird!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Karen. Sounds like your chickadee has the same habits as our Coal Tit Periparus ater - they look very alike too.
ReplyDeleteTruly, Lovely captures! the birds looking cute..
ReplyDeleteRegards
my new post about a great heritage site "Qutub Minar".
Great image series you show :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and fascinating info about these sweet little birds.
ReplyDeleteThe chickadees look like they are really enjoying themselves.
ReplyDeletewonderful Bird und lovely Photos
ReplyDeletevery interesting
With us living Blue Tit and Great Tit /Blaumeise und Kohlmeise-- is that the correct translation?
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greetings from Germany
Traudi
Love the group name and I didn't know that...such good photos Karen..Michelle
ReplyDeletej'adore tes photos sont sublimes!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such good pictures and such nice information about Chickadees. I am amazed to learn about their brains.
ReplyDeletelovely images of that little chickadee. :)
ReplyDeletea great study, fascinating info and your usual high standard of beautiful, precise pics, *S*
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