goldfinch

/'gouldfintʃ/
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goldfinch

A goldfinch perches on a sunflower, pecking at the seeds.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small European songbird (Carduelis carduelis) characterized by a bright crimson face and distinctive yellow-and-black wings.
    • An American songbird (Spinus tristis), the male of which has bright yellow body plumage during the summer breeding season.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The European goldfinch is often seen feeding on thistle seeds.
    • A male American goldfinch in summer is a brilliant yellow.
Advanced Usage
  • Collective Nouns: A group of goldfinches can be called a "charm" of goldfinches.
    • A charm of goldfinches visited the bird feeder this morning.
Variants and Related Words
  • European Goldfinch: The specific common name for .
  • American Goldfinch: The specific common name for , also colloquially known as the "wild canary."
  • Lesser Goldfinch: Another species () found in the Americas.
Synonyms
  • European species: None that are precise common synonyms.
  • American species: Wild canary (informal).
Related Phrases
  • "Bright as a goldfinch": An informal simile describing something or someone as vividly colorful or cheerful.
    • Her summer dress was as bright as a goldfinch.
goldfinch

A goldfinch perches on a sunflower, pecking at the seeds.

Noun
  1. small European finch having a crimson face and yellow-and-black wings
  2. American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer

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