CEFR B1

european greenfinch

noun

Meaning

A common European bird with greenish-yellow plumage, especially a male, known for its cheerful song and often seen feeding on seeds.

Examples

  • The garden feeder was busy with sparrows, blue tits, and a few bold european greenfinches.
  • We heard the distinctive call of a european greenfinch from the nearby trees.

Synonyms: finch, greenfinch, bird