Chestnut-backed chickadee

Poecile rufescens

Family: Paridae Order: passerines Conservation: Least Concern
Chestnut-backed chickadee

About the Chestnut-backed chickadee

The chestnut-backed chickadee (Poecile rufescens) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, native to western North America.

Fun Facts About Chestnut-backed chickadee

  • The chestnut-backed chickadee (Poecile rufescens) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, native to western North America.

Conservation Status

The Chestnut-backed chickadee is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Orderpasserines
FamilyParidae
GenusPoecile
SpeciesPoecile rufescens

Range & Habitat

Range map of Chestnut-backed chickadee

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Related Species

Other species in the Paridae family: