Java finch
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small finch-like Indonesian weaverbird that frequents rice fields: The "java finch" is a specific species of bird, Padda oryzivora, also commonly known as the Java sparrow. It is characterized by its finch-like appearance, belonging to the weaverbird family, and is often found in or near rice fields in its native habitat.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The java finch is known for its attractive grey plumage and pink bill.
- We observed a flock of java finches feeding on rice grains in the paddy.
- Conservation efforts are important as the java finch is popular in the pet trade.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of study: The term is used in ornithological and conservation contexts.
- The study focused on the declining population of the java finch in the wild.
Variants and Related Words
- Java sparrow: A common alternative name for the same bird species ().
- Ricebird: A colloquial name sometimes used for birds that feed in rice fields, which can include the java finch.
Synonyms
- Java sparrow: The most direct synonym.
- Padda oryzivora: The scientific binomial name.
Related Phrases
- Finch-like weaverbird: A descriptive phrase highlighting its taxonomic family (weaverbirds) and its resemblance to finches.
Noun
- small finch-like Indonesian weaverbird that frequents rice fields