Genus Carpodacus (Noun)
Meaning
House finches and purple finches.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- House finches belong to the genus Carpodacus and can be distinguished from purple finches by their lack of purplish hue.
- Purple finches, part of the genus Carpodacus, migrate seasonally and forage in large groups during winter months.
- Some birds of the genus Carpodacus, such as house finches, often come to bird feeders, while purple finches do less frequently.
- Males in the genus Carpodacus typically exhibit brighter colors, including purple finches' characteristic coloration and the more subdued red heads of house finches.
- While the range of the genus Carpodacus encompasses multiple continents, the range of house finches and purple finches within this genus are relatively smaller and confined.