Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus)

Photo of this Black-capped Chickadee was taken at the Grindstone Creek near Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington.

The Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is a small, common songbird, a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae.

One of the most familiar and beloved birds in northern North America, the Black-capped Chickadee is a frequent visitor to bird feeders. Its apparently cheerful activity throughout the harshest winters has won it the admiration of many people.