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nuthatch

 

[ หˆnสŒฮธ.hรฆtสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A nuthatch is a small passerine bird known for its ability to climb down tree trunks headfirst. They belong to the family Sittidae and are characterized by their stout bodies and strong beaks. Nuthatches are primarily found in woodlands, where they forage for insects and seeds. Some species also store food for later use, demonstrating remarkable memory and spatial awareness. Their calls are distinctive and vary among species, often including a range of whistles and chirps.

Synonyms

sittidae, woodland bird

Examples of usage

  • The nuthatch swiftly moved down the tree.
  • We often hear the nuthatch's call in the forest.
  • Nuthatches are known for their acrobatic feeding habits.
  • I spotted a rare nuthatch species during my hike.

Translations

Translations of the word "nuthatch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pica-pau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคŸเคนเฅˆเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kleiber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung nuthatch

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziฤ™cioล‚ek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒŠใ‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Sittelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trepador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑzฤฑlkuyruk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ฑ์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูŠูˆุฑ ุงู„ู†ูˆุชุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรฝkora

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sรฝkorka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•„ๆœจ้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kljunec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรถlla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฑัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒฃแƒ—แƒฐแƒแƒขแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nuthatch

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trepador

Word origin

The term 'nuthatch' is derived from the Old English word 'hnut' and 'hac' meaning 'to hack'. This name reflects the bird's behavior of pecking at nuts and seeds in order to access their contents. The use of the term dates back to at least the 14th century, when it was also linked to various species known for their unique foraging techniques. Nuthatches are found across the Northern Hemisphere, and their adaptability to different habitats has allowed them to thrive in varying environments. The study of nuthatches has contributed to understanding avian behavior, food caching, and even ecological interactions within forest ecosystems. Over time, the word has remained consistent in referring to these fascinating birds.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,093, 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.