The Carolina chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) is a small, non-migratory passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. It has a black cap and bib, and distinctive white cheeks. The bird looks extremely similar to the black-capped chickadee. It is largely found in the southeastern and central United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Carolina Chickadee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Paridae
- Genus
- Poecile
- Species
- Poecile carolinensis
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