Small black cap and bib, white cheeks and a chick-a-dee call.
How to recognize it
Small black cap and bib, white cheeks and a chick-a-dee call.
Where you may find it in Ontario
Trees, wooded yards and parks. Local occurrence depends on habitat, region and season.
Food and ecological role
Insects, seeds and berries. Every species is part of a larger food web involving plants, insects, birds and mammals.
When to look
Year-round.
Make your backyard more welcoming
Retain suitable native trees and natural seed sources.
Identification and safety
Use several features, not a single colour or silhouette, to confirm identification. Observe wildlife from a respectful distance; do not handle or feed wild animals. For species-specific photographs and further details, see the reference below.
Further reading: Species identification / reference. Also see Ontario backyard resources.