Black-capped Chickadee: Hypothermia & Neuroplasticity

Reasons these birds are able to brave the cold.

Let’s focus on Black-capped Chickadees. Don’t roll your eyes, chickadees are special. I restocked my birdseed to gain the privilege of watching these birds each day with my morning coffee. There are few joys akin to hearing an increase of calls and song from chickadees as I go out to fill the feeders.

The Black-capped is North America’s most widespread s…