noun
- plural of chickaree; small North American red squirrels, especially those found in coniferous forests
Usage: zoology
Examples
- The chickarees chattered loudly in the pine trees above our campsite.
- We spotted several chickarees gathering pine cones for winter storage.
- The forest was alive with the sounds of chickarees scampering through the branches.
- Chickarees are known for their territorial behavior and distinctive calls.
- The naturalist pointed out the chickarees’ middens where they stored their food.
- Unlike larger squirrels, chickarees prefer coniferous forests to deciduous woods.