titmice

A small flock of titmice gathers at a bird feeder.

Definition

1. Noun (plural of ):
   • Small songbirds: "titmice" are small, agile birds of the family Paridae, typically found in woodlands and gardens. They are known for their active behavior and often have a crest or dark cap on their heads.

Usage Examples

• (Small birds moving quickly among tree branches.)
• (A group of these birds came to eat from the bird feeder.)

Advanced Usage

• "titmice and chickadees": a common pairing in birdwatching contexts, as these birds are closely related and often seen together.
  • In winter, titmice and chickadees often form mixed flocks. (These small birds join together for foraging.)

Variants and Related Words

• Titmouse (singular noun): one of these birds.

  • A single titmouse perched on the branch. (One bird of this species.)

• Paridae (scientific family name): the biological family that includes titmice, chickadees, and tits.

  • The Paridae family is known for its energetic, insect-eating birds. (The family of small songbirds.)

Synonyms

• Tits: a common name for birds in the same family (often used in British English).
  • The blue tit is a familiar garden bird. (A type of titmouse.)

Related Idioms