Chippy n. (Zool.) A small American sparrow (Spizella socialis), very common near dwelling; also called chipping bird and chipping sparrow, from its simple note.
... not in the least concerned over what was to become of him. He was gleefully watching the antics of a striped chipmunk that was frisking over the roof of the little siding. As the train pulled out Jims leaned eagerly forward for a last look at Chippy, pulling his hand from Rilla's. Rilla was so engrossed in wondering what was to become of Jims in the future that she forgot to take notice of what was happening to him in the present. What did happen was that Jims lost his balance, shot headlong down the steps, ... — Rilla of Ingleside • Lucy Maud Montgomery
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