amadavat

Thân thiện

A small amadavat sings from its perch inside a cage.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, brightly colored finch (Amandava amandava) native to tropical Asia, particularly the Indian subcontinent, often kept as a cage bird for its vibrant red plumage (in males) and pleasant song. It is also commonly known as the red avadavat or strawberry finch.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The male amadavat is easily identified by its striking red breeding plumage.
  • She enjoys listening to the cheerful song of her pet amadavat.
  • In the bird market, a pair of amadavats was housed in a beautifully crafted cage.

Advanced Usage

• The term amadavat is primarily used in aviculture (bird-keeping) and ornithological contexts. It is less common in general everyday language.
• The name is derived from the city of Ahmedabad in India, from where these birds were historically exported.

Variants and Related Words

• Red avadavat: A common alternative name for the same bird species.
• Strawberry finch: Another widely used common name, descriptive of the male's red color.
• Amandava: The genus name to which the amadavat belongs.

Synonyms

• Red avadavat
• Strawberry finch

Related Terms (Not direct synonyms but associated)

• Weaver finch / Estrildid finch: The broader family (Estrildidae) to which the amadavat belongs, characterized by small, seed-eating, often colorful birds.
• Cage bird: A general term for any bird species commonly kept in captivity.

Học thuật

Noun

1. red Asian weaverbirds often kept as cage birds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• avadavat