Carolina Chickadee - Poecile carolinensis

Length 4.5-5.1 in (11.5-13.0 cm)
Weight 0.3-0.4 oz (9-12 g)
Clutch Size 3-6
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA
     

I have only seen the Carolina Chickadee when I visited Texas. They are found in the U.S. from New Jersey south to Florida and west to Kansas and Texas. These birds hop along tree branches searching for food. They mainly eat insects but will also eat seeds and berries (especially in winter).

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