The Chestnut-backed Chickadee is the most richly colored chickadee in North America, with a brilliant chestnut back and rump that contrast with its black-and-white head. It is primarily a bird of the dense coniferous rainforests of the Pacific Coast, from Alaska to central California. It is often the most common species at Pacific Northwest feeders in winter.
Best time to see a Chestnut-backed Chickadee
The best time to see a Chestnut-backed Chickadee is January–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 17,976 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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