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词汇 sittella
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Definition of sittella in English:

sittella

(also sitella)
nounsɪˈtɛlə
  • A small Australasian songbird of the nuthatch family, typically having a black cap or head.

    Genus Neositta, family Sittidae: two species, in particular the varied sittella (N. chrysoptera) of Australia

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I was unable to find any more information on the Australian sittellas, especially a photograph
    • The sittellas often forage head-downward, and the tree-creepers climb up tree trunks seeking prey under the bark.
    • Despite similarities in appearance and behaviour, the Australian sittellas are not closely related to nuthatches.
    • The varied sittella has a grey body and breast, white head and tail tip and black wings and remaining parts of the body.
    • The sitellas are a family of small passerine birds found only in Australasia.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from modern Latin Sittella (former genus name), from Greek sittē 'nuthatch'.

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