fringilla coelebs

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Definition

Noun 1. A small European finch (Fringilla coelebs): A common songbird of the finch family, native to Europe, parts of Asia, and North Africa. The male has a distinctive plumage with a blue-grey head, pinkish breast and cheeks, and chestnut back, while the female is more subdued in color. It is known for its cheerful, varied, and loud song, especially during the breeding season.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Fringilla coelebs is a familiar sight in European woodlands and gardens.
    • We could hear the melodious song of a Fringilla coelebs from the hedgerow.
Advanced Usage
  • In binomial nomenclature: The term Fringilla coelebs is used in scientific and ornithological contexts to precisely identify this specific species, distinguishing it from other finches like the brambling (Fringilla montifringilla).
    • The study focused on the migratory patterns of Fringilla coelebs.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chaffinch: This is the common English name for .
    • The chaffinch is one of the most widespread finches in Europe.
  • Fringillidae (n): The biological family to which this bird belongs, encompassing all true finches.
Synonyms
  • Chaffinch: The standard common name in English.
  • Common chaffinch: A more descriptive variant of the common name.
Noun
  1. small European finch with a cheerful song

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