java finch

Thân thiện

A java finch perches on a stalk of rice in a field.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small finch-like Indonesian weaverbird that frequents rice fields

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Java sparrow
• Java finch
• ricebird
• Padda oryzivora