Thursday, 17 December 2015

[Maine-birds] "Cross-billed" Chickadee

For the past couple of weeks I have seen a chickadee with a deformed "crossed" bill at my feeders. He appears to be OK, eats both the meaties and suet. About the only difference I see, is that his feathers may be a little more "puffed" out than others, and he stays longer at the food, rather than "grab and go";  I presume since he has to work harder to get a meal.
 
I took a few photos this morning, if interested: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S26337608
 
- Margaret Viens
Waterville

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