black-capped chickadee
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of black-capped chickadee
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Among the species he reported seeing were the hairy woodpecker, downy woodpecker, black-capped chickadee, red breasted nuthatch, white breasted nuthatch and red-bellied woodpecker.
From Washington Times
Surely that black-capped chickadee has as much right to my attention as this documentary.
From New York Times
A camouflaged black-capped chickadee, its feathers tufting in the wind on a snowy branch.
From Salon
The boreal chickadee is native to northern Maine, and the black-capped chickadee is native to southern Maine.
From Washington Times
Species common to Minnesota, such as the black-capped chickadee and Canada jays, often store food in preparation for times when it’s unavailable, Forbes added.
From Washington Times
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