OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Poecile (unknown small bird) rufescens ("reddish")
Featured Subspecies: Poecile rufescens barlowi
Weight: 8.5-12g / Length: 11-12cm / Wingspan: 19cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
The only typical member of the tit family found in the Bay Area, the Chestnut-backed Chickadee is a fairly typical member of the family visually, although the namesake chestnut back does make it stand out. They are adaptable to harsh winters via being able to manage their own nocturnal hypothermia, which some studies have suggested could reduce their energy usage by approaching a third.
Related Species:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Paridae
Genus: Poecile
SUBSPECIES: P. r. rufescens, P. r. neglectus, P. r. barlowi
- Sighting Locations -
A West Coast species, including Southern Alaska
- CALIFORNIA 2022 TRIP: Seen at Berkeley and Roy's Redwoods
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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