# Cheating Chickadees Are Seduced by Smarts

- Published: 2026-07-02T16:29:40Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T10:11:27Z
- Section: Science & Environment
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/science/cheating-chickadees-are-seduced-by-smarts.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Science
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Female mountain chickadees are loyal to their mates, unless a smarter suitor comes along.

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