greenfinch

[ green-finch ]

noun

1. any finch of the genus Carduelis, of Europe and Asia, having green and yellow plumage, especially C. chloris European greenfinch.

greenfinch

/ ˈɡriːnˌfɪntʃ /

noun

1. a common European finch, Carduelis chloris, the male of which has a dull green plumage with yellow patches on the wings and tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of greenfinch¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; green + finch

Example Sentences

"I caught this scene while watching birds in the Bialowieza Forest. A young greenfinch was still fed by parents, however, from time to time the birds looked like they were having an argument."

From BBC

Nightingale, greenfinch, grey partridge, marsh tit, skylark, nightjar and tree pipit - all Red List species - have been recorded.

From BBC

The sick greenfinch on my balcony was suffering from ulcers on his throat that made it painful to swallow.

From New York Times

“Our greenfinch population was badly affected by trichomonosis that was probably spread via bird feeders. It’s not definite, but all the circumstantial evidence points in that direction.”

From The Guardian

The wildlife survey, which began in 1979, has charted how birds such as the song thrush and greenfinch have been overtaken by the woodpigeon and long-tailed tit.

From BBC