
Chickadee
Bird Species
Use 'chickadee' to refer to specific types of small North American birds.

The chickadees at the park were singing beautifully.
Distinctive Call
'Chickadee' refers to birds known for their characteristic 'chick-a-dee-dee-dee' call.

You can identify a chickadee by its call even if you can't see it.
Friendly Birds
Chickadees are often considered friendly and may approach humans in parks.

A curious chickadee landed on the bench next to me.
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