journal 1 Flight comparison
As seen on the first observation a chickadee has more of an elliptical wing and has a powerful down stroke to gain elevation and does that a few times and then will glide while loosing elevation. When walking on another field observation I saw a herring or ring-billed gull flying overhead. This sea bird has a high Aspect ratio wing and is great for gliding. The gull would flap a few times generating enough power to glide for a while. These 2 different birds have different wings that are useful to its habitat and behaviors. Since a chickadee will only move short distances it doesn't need a wing for gliding but also has a wing that will produce enough power quickly if needed to escape a dangerous situation since they sometimes feed on the ground or feeders where they run the risk of predator. For a seagull traveling long distances over the shore or ocean a High aspect ration wing provides the lift necessary to glide and saves energy by reducing the number of wing strokes.
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Those are great birds to compare, very different flight strategies. I would be interested to hear more specifics as to the Black-capped Chickadee's habitat and behaviors and how that connects to its wing shape. You got some good terminology in, though. Chickadees are a fun bird to watch!
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