Description The state bird of Maine and Massachusetts and thier song is one of the most complex vocalizations of all animals. A group of chickadees are called a 'banditry'. I came across this young one in Tacoma, WA. It hopped and fluttered around busily inside the brush not allowing me to get a clear shot. I gave up and moved on. When I returned I found it resting on this branch, much to my suprise and only for a moment, just long enough.