Birdwatching Glossary

noun a small or insignificant person or animal

• The chick is a young bird that has not yet fully developed its feathers.
• I saw a cute little chick running around in the yard.
• That chick is so cool, she's always up for a good time.
• She may seem like a chick, but she's actually a very experienced businesswoman.

noun a small bird, typically a sparrow

• The sparrer is a small bird commonly found in urban areas.
• I saw a group of sparrers fighting over breadcrumbs in the park.
• My grandma always calls sparrows 'sparrers'.
• The sparrer of gossip spread the rumors throughout the office.