Parus atricapillus
Definition
Noun 1. A specific species of chickadee: Parus atricapillus is the scientific name for a small, non-migratory North American songbird commonly known as the black-capped chickadee. The name directly describes its key identifying feature: a black cap and bib.
Usage and Examples
- The is easily identified by its distinctive black cap and throat.
- In winter, a flock of often visits backyard bird feeders.
- The call of is a clear, whistled "fee-bee."
Advanced Usage
- In Scientific/Ornithological Context: The term is used for precise biological classification and in formal research to avoid confusion with other chickadee species.
- The study focused on the caching behavior of Parus atricapillus.
Variants and Related Words
- Black-capped chickadee: The common English name for .
- Chickadee: The general common name for birds of the genus (which now includes the former genus ).
- Poecile atricapillus: A modern taxonomic synonym for , reflecting an updated genus classification.
Synonyms
- Black-capped chickadee
Notes on Meaning
- This term has a single, specific zoological meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. It refers exclusively to the bird species.
Noun
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chickadee having a dark crown
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