Titmouse Meaning in English

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Definition

A titmouse is a small songbird with a short bill and a soft, fluffy appearance, typically found in North America and Eurasia. The word can refer to several species in the tit and chickadee family.

Usage & Nuances

'Titmouse' is formal/scientific and mainly used in birdwatching or biology. More commonly, species like 'tufted titmouse' (North America) are mentioned. Not used as a casual term; not a 'mouse' despite the name.

• Spanish: carbonero - herrerillo
• Portuguese (BR): chapim - titmouse
• Portuguese (PT): chapim
• Chinese (Simplified): 山雀
• Chinese (Traditional): 山雀
• Hindi: सिटमाउस (एक प्रकार की छोटी चिड़िया)
• Arabic: قَطْقُوط (نوع من الطيور الصغيرة)
• Bengali: টিটমাউস (টিট পরিবারের পাখি)
• Russian: синица
• Japanese: シジュウカラ（カラ類の鳥）
• Vietnamese: chim bạc má
• Korean: 박새
• Turkish: baştankara
• Urdu: چاچک (پرندہ)
• Indonesian: burung gelatik

Example Sentences

We saw a titmouse in the garden yesterday.

basic

A titmouse is a small, friendly bird.

basic

The titmouse has a short bill and gray feathers.

basic

Have you ever heard a titmouse sing early in the morning?

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The tufted titmouse is common in North American backyards.

natural

When the feeder is out of seeds, the titmouse taps on the window.

natural