Mexican Chickadee

Mexican Chickadee

Poecile sclateri

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Paridae

About

The Mexican chickadee is a small passerine songbird in the family Paridae, the tits and chickadees. It is found in Mexico and the U. S. states of Arizona and New Mexico.

Fun Fact

The Mexican chickadee was originally described in 1856 as Parus meridionalis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits pine, pine-oak, and spruce/fir forest in the subtropical and tropical zones at elevations between 1,500 and 3,900 m (4,900 and 12,800 ft).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance