A:I am so envious of your opportunities to observe this chickadee behavior — I had no idea they took snow baths. Q:I had some very unusual-looking birds at my finch feeder in early January.

The most widespread, numerous, and geographically variable chickadee, this bird brightens ... fading to pale buff by summer when worn; outer tail feathers edged prominently white.

Many of our wintering birds, such as the American goldfinch and black-capped chickadee, add additional feathers in preparation for winter. A goldfinch or chickadee is covered with approximately ...

Many of our wintering birds, such as the American goldfinch and black-capped chickadee, add additional feathers in preparation for winter. A goldfinch or chickadee is covered with approximately ...