Tom Brown, Jr.

We learned to be patient observers like the owl. We learned cleverness from the crow, and courage from the jay, who will attack an owl ten times its size to drive it off its territory. But above all of them ranked the chickadee because of its indomitable spirit.

American Celebrity

Donald Hall

I'm happy to feed the squirrels - tree rats with the agility of point guards - but in fair weather, they frighten my finches. They leap from snowbank to porch to feeder and stuff their cheek pouches with chickadee feed.

American Poet

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

Bird Species

'Chickadee' refers to birds known for their characteristic 'chick-a-dee-dee-dee' call.

Distinctive Call

Chickadees are often considered friendly and may approach humans in parks.

Friendly Birds

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