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Definition of black-capped chickadee

black-capped chickadee

Plural:black-capped chickadees
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1

North American A small, non-migratory North American songbird (Poecile atricapillus) characterized by a solid black cap and bib, white cheeks, and a complex, highly communicative vocal system.

Example

"During the harsh winter, a black-capped chickadee frequently visited our backyard feeder to eat black oil sunflower seeds."

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black walnut
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black-capped chickadee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black-capped%20chickadee
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