About Mountain Chickadee
Nests in tree cavities or nest boxesForages in trees and shrubs for insects and seedsUses a 'scatter hoarding' behavior to store food for winter
Size
12 - 15 cm
Weight
9 - 14 g
Lifespan
Up to 10 years
Diet
Insects, Seeds, Berries
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss due to deforestation
- Climate change
Additional Notes
Population stable but future climate change could reduce available habitat
Distribution
North America
North America • United States
Primarily found in mountainous regions of the Western United States