A tiny, energetic resident of Woodline Ranch woodlands, constantly acrobatically hanging upside down from twigs while hunting for insect eggs and caterpillars.
Field Identification: Black cap and bib, crisp white cheeks, soft grey back, and buff-washed flanks. High-pitched 4-note call: "chick-a-dee-dee-dee".
Texas & Hill Country Notes: Carolina Chickadees lower their body temperature by up to 12°F on freezing Hill Country winter nights to conserve energy during sleep. The number of "dee" notes at the end of their call increases when a predator is spotted to signal threat severity to the flock.
