chickadee

Small feeder visitor

A chickadee is a small North American songbird with a black cap and bib, gray back, and white cheeks.

The name imitates its call.

Chickadees are bold, acrobatic birds common at backyard feeders, often the first to investigate new food sources: A chickadee landed on her outstretched palm.

species

Carolina

Atlantic coast region

titmouse · nuthatch · wren · junco · finch · sparrow

bird

birdwatching

Observing wild avians recreationally

plumage · birdbath · roosting · binoculars · feeder · backyard · perch · songbird · wildlife · flock

call

chirp

Short, high avian sound

alarm · song · twitter · trill · chatter · warning · melody · singing

habitat

woodland

Forested land area

underbrush · canopy · thicket · grove · backyard · feeder · suet · sunflower · boreal · willow

appearance

tiny

Extremely small in size

  • plumpAgreeably fat, well-filled
  • roundCurved like circle
  • grayNeutral achromatic hue

white · fluffy · small · diminutive · dainty · compact · little · bantam · petite · puffed

personality

curious

Eager to learn

inquisitive · tame · sociable · approachable · trusting · energetic · acrobatic · lively · perky · sprightly

endearment

sweetie

Fond nickname for someone

  • cutieAppealing person, slangily
  • darlingBeloved person or pet
  • dearTreasured or costly

honey · sweetheart · pet-name · affectionate · nickname

Categories
Opposites
bird size and power

chickadeecondor

Giant New World vulture

ostrich · eagle · hawk · great horned owl · bald eagle

human approachability and temperament

chickadeecassowary

Large flightless Australian bird

swan · goose · magpie · crow · great horned owl

bird temperament/behavior

chickadeehawk

Taloned predatory bird

owl · heron · crow

Phrases
Family

chickadees

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G