Family Fringillidae (Noun)
Meaning
Finches: goldfinches; bullfinches; chaffinches; siskins; canaries; cardinals; grosbeaks; crossbills; linnets; buntings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The most diverse group within the family Fringillidae is the subfamily Carduelinae, which comprises goldfinches, bullfinches, and serins.
- In the northeastern part of the range, chaffinches and other members of the family Fringillidae are common inhabitants of gardens and woodlands.
- To distinguish between the genera within the family Fringillidae, you can observe their overall shape, bill form, and behavioral traits.
- Many birds in the family Fringillidae exhibit complex courtship rituals, which often involve the male's use of song and plumage displays.
- As a result of the varied adaptations among species in the family Fringillidae, researchers have identified several distinct subgroups, each with unique characteristics.