What does the Black-capped Chickadee eat?

The Black-capped Chickadee's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore (primarily insects and spiders in summer, seeds and berries in winter)

How it forages

Forages actively on tree branches and trunks, gleaning insects, spiders, and their eggs from bark crevices and foliage. Also consumes seeds, berries, and suet, especially in winter. Known for caching food items for later retrieval.

When it feeds

Diurnal.

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