chickadee
/ˈtʃɪkəˌdi/
noun
- A small North American bird with a black cap and white cheeks, known for its call that sounds like its name.
- The chickadee is a common visitor to backyard feeders in winter.
- A chickadee landed on the bird feeder and ate a sunflower seed.
- We heard the cheerful 'chick-a-dee-dee-dee' call in the forest.