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chickeree

chickeree

9.9
A small squirrel that lives in trees in the western United States and has reddish brown fur
  • noun
  • US
: chickeree
  • The chickeree is often seen gathering pine cones in the forests of northern California.

Examples

  • Unlike the eastern gray squirrel, the chickeree has a reddish-brown coat and smaller size.

  • Hikers sometimes hear the sharp calls of the chickeree echoing through the tall trees.

  • I saw a chickeree in the park yesterday.

  • The chickerees are known for their agility.

  • The chickeree scurried up the tree as I watched from below.

  • Many people enjoy spotting a chickeree while hiking in the forests of western USA.

  • With its bushy tail and quick movements, the chickeree is a delightful sight among the branches.

Synonyms

Douglas squirrel
vschickeree
  • US
1 6.8

A small squirrel that lives in trees in the coastal forests of western North America

focuses on the wider far western United States rather than only coastal forests
Tamiasciurus douglasi
vschickeree
  • Specialized
9.9

A small squirrel that lives in pine forests of the western United States

gives a general small tree description rather than a formal species label

Surface Forms

chickeree singular
chickerees plural

Etymology

Chickeree likely comes from people copying the squirrel's sharp 'call', much like the bird name cuckoo copies a sound. That's why chickeree is the name for a small, tree-dwelling squirrel in the western United States.