Meaning & use
goldfinch
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A small songbird with bright yellow and black plumage, found across Europe, Asia, and North America.
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A goldfinch landed on the thistle feeder in the garden.
The American goldfinch is the state bird of three different U.S. states.
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Goldfinches are named for their striking yellow feathers, most vivid on the males during breeding season, and they favor seeds from thistles and sunflowers.
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