goldfinch

Noun

Meaning

A beautiful bright-colored European finch (Carduelis elegans). The name refers to the large patch of yellow on the wings. The front of the head and throat are bright red; the nape, with part of the wings and tail, black; -- called also goldspink, goldie, fool's coat, drawbird, draw-water, thistle finch, and sweet William.

The yellow-hammer.

A small American finch (Spinus tristis); the thistle bird.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Carduelis carduelis spinus tristis yellowbird New World goldfinch American goldfinch blackbird finch siskin bulbul linnet bluebird redwing birdhouse birdcage blue jay
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Hypernyms

finch

Phrases with the word

American goldfinch Eurasian goldfinch black-headed goldfinch willow goldfinch

Examples

After resting in a quiet spot for a few minutes, the goldfinch flew off, no worse for wear. Source: Internet

Diet Male perched on a thistle plant American goldfinches eating sunflower heads The American goldfinch is a diurnal feeder. Source: Internet

All set for BJP’s ‘Jana Jagruti Samavesha’ at Goldfinch City at Bangra Kuloor in Mangaluru. Source: Internet

May your day be full of cows and toads and swans and gulls and maybe a bit of flying butter called a goldfinch which might just find a perch on one of your feeders, if the bears don't get there first. Source: Internet

As of 2007, the oldest known American goldfinch was 10 years and 5 months old. Source: Internet

Human activity has generally benefited the American goldfinch. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

goldfields Goldfields-Esperance goldfilled goldfinny goldfish goldfish bowl