Where does the Carolina chickadee nest and breed?
Carolina chickadees build a nest of moss, feathers and plant detritus in a tree cavity. • The female lays five to eight eggs, which both parents incubate for about two weeks. • Young chickadees leave the nest about 13 to 17 days after hatching. Other facts about the Carolina chickadee: • The Carolina chickadee is the smallest chickadee found in North America. • In the winter, when temperatures drop for long periods, Carolina chickadees survive by staying in a small cavity and lowering their body temperature to the point of hypothermia. They can remain this way for up to 15 hours.
