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Mountain Chickadee in Illinois

Poecile gambeli — Taxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Mountain Chickadee in Illinois

Mountain Chickadee is a North American backyard bird.

In Illinois, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Mountain Chickadee in Illinois

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Mountain Chickadee in Illinois

January
Low
February
Low
March
Active
April
Active
May
Active
June
Active
July
Low
August
Low
September
Active
October
Active
November
Active
December
Low

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Mountain Chickadee in Illinois: Quick Facts

The Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli) is an uncommon bird in Illinois. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the Midwest region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Illinois are April, May, September, October. For birders in Chicago and throughout Illinois, knowing the seasonal patterns of Mountain Chickadee can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Distribution varies. Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Illinois using the related birds section.