Physical Traits: Small gray birds with black caps and black throats.

Habitat: Their nests are in a hole inside trees or in a birdhouse. They have cup-shaped nests made of feathers, hair and soft plants.

Recommended Feeder: Large hopper, large tube, platform, small hopper, small tube, suet cage

Feeder Tips: Chickadees are sure-footed and need no perches. Hang your feeder in or near a tree, and always use a squirrel guard, because sunflower seeds and nuts are squirrels' favorites, too.

States and Regions Found: Southern Canada and in the northern United States.