Chickadee: meaning, definitions and examples

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chickadee

 

[ หˆtสƒษชkษ™หŒdi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

Chickadees are small, nonmigratory birds that are known for their distinctive black cap and throat, alongside white cheeks. They belong to the family Paridae and are most commonly found in North America. Their name is derived from their distinctive call, which sounds like 'chick-a-dee-dee-dee'. Chickadees are social birds and often form flocks in winter. They are known for their curiosity and can be seen at bird feeders, readily approaching humans.

Synonyms

parid, tit

Examples of usage

  • I saw a chickadee at the bird feeder this morning.
  • The chickadee's call is easily recognizable in the forest.
  • During winter, chickadees often flock together for warmth.

Translations

Translations of the word "chickadee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pica-pau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kohlmeise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung chickadee

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sikora

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚ซใƒ‡ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉsange

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carbonero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงalฤฑ kuลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น™์นด๋””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุงูƒุง ุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรฝkora

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรฝkorka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑฑ้›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sijalka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรญtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ะฐั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸikadษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carbonero

Etymology

The word 'chickadee' has its origins in the early 19th century and is believed to be derived from the way these birds call, mimicking the sounds 'chick-a-dee-dee'. The name reflects their vocalization and has been adopted into common language due to their unique and recognizable calls. Chickadees are part of the family Paridae, which also includes various other tit species. The study of chickadees has contributed to ornithology, with their behaviors being observed extensively in both wild and urban settings. Their popularity among bird watchers has made them a common subject in birding literature and conservation efforts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,062, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.