Why do chickadees take food to go? When watching your bird feeder, you might notice that chickadees always seem to swoop in to grab food and then fly off just as quickly. This is because their beaks are smaller than other birds, and they must use their feet to grip the seed to get to the meat inside. They fly off to find a spot that has more cover from predators, so they can eat in peace. Chickadees might also be storing the seeds away to eat when food is scarce. They have amazing recall and are

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