black-capped chickadee
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, non-migratory North American songbird (Poecile atricapillus) characterized by a distinctive black cap and bib, with white cheeks, and gray back, wings, and tail. It is known for its curious nature and its call, which sounds like its name: "chick-a-dee-dee-dee."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The black-capped chickadee is a common visitor to backyard bird feeders.
- We heard the familiar call of a black-capped chickadee in the pine forest.
Advanced Usage
- In Ornithology: The term is used precisely to distinguish this species from other chickadees, such as the Carolina chickadee or the boreal chickadee.
- The study focused on the caching behavior of the black-capped chickadee.
Variants and Related Words
- Chickadee (n): The common name for birds of the genus and, in North America, some in the genus . The black-capped chickadee is one specific species.
- Titmouse (n): Birds of the family Paridae; chickadees are a type of titmouse.
Synonyms
- (n): The scientific binomial name.
- Black-capped titmouse (n): A less common alternate name.
Related Phrases
- "Chick-a-dee call": Refers specifically to the complex vocalization of chickadees, used for flock coordination and predator alerts.
- The number of "dee" notes in a chick-a-dee call can indicate the level of threat.
Related Idioms
- This is a specific ornithological term and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.
Noun
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chickadee having a dark crown
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