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blackcap

blackcap

8.1
A small bird that sings and has a black head, often found in gardens and woods
  • noun
  • /ˈblækˌkæp/
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  • Researchers have noted that the blackcap is known for its distinctive black crown and melodious song.
  • European blackcap
  • northern blackcap
  • blackcap population

Examples

  • A shy blackcap sang in the hedgerow at dawn.

  • The distinctive song of the blackcap is often heard in spring.

  • We spotted several blackcaps while walking in the woods yesterday.

  • I spotted a blackcap in the garden.

  • Have you ever seen a blackcap before?

  • During the spring, many birdwatchers eagerly await the arrival of the blackcap in their gardens.

  • The blackcap can often be seen flitting among the branches of shrubs in wooded areas.

Synonyms

Sylvia atricapilla
vsblackcap
  • Specialized
9.9

A small brown and grey songbird with a black cap on its head

is broader and means any small bird with a black crown across species

Compounds

blackcap raspberry
  • US
6.4

A bush that makes small black, thimble-shaped fruits people eat or turn into jam

Wilson's blackcap
  • US
9.8

A small yellow songbird with a black crown found in North America

Surface Forms

blackcap singular
blackcaps plural

Morphology

blackcap = black + cap (transparent) = black + cap

The name is a straightforward compound describing a salient dark-coloured cap or crown on the animal.

Etymology

Blackcap is a simple compound of black and cap, where cap means 'hat'. The small bird was named a blackcap because its dark head looks as if it is wearing a little black hat, which explains the modern name.