Based on 6,662 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New York, Black-capped Chickadee is most often recorded in January; in New York it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #20 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped Chickadee in New York by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in New York in January
Northern Cardinal
Red-tailed Hawk
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
Mallard
House Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker
Places to look in New York
Botanical GardenNew York Botanical Garden
Botanical GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden
State ParkAdirondack Park
Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden
State ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Botanical GardenPlanting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
FAQ
When does Black-capped Chickadee appear in New York?
Mainly July–May, with the most records in January.
How common is Black-capped Chickadee in New York?
It ranks #20 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New York (6,662 records in our sample).