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Field
Marks: Chickadees are the only small birds with the combination of
black cap, black bib, and white cheeks. These small tame acrobats are smaller
than sparrows.
Voice: A rapid, high-pitched chick a
dee dee dee or dee dee dee. The song is usually 4 syables whistle fee-bee,
fee-bay.
Where found: Central United States
south to the Gulf States.
Texas: Resident through east, north
and central Texas. These birds were seen in San Antonio at our feeder in 2002.
Habitat: Woods, groves, towns.
Nest: In hole in tree or stump. Eggs are 6-8 and speckled.