Poephila (Noun)
Meaning
Grassfinches.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Poephila cincta, also known as the black-throated grassfinch, is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae.
- The black-rumped waxbill and the long-tailed finch are often confused with the poephila grassfinches due to their similar appearances.
- Poephila bichenovii, or the double-barred finch, is native to Australia and is known for its distinctive double-barred markings.
- In the wild, poephila grassfinches are social birds that often live in large flocks.
- Poephila personata, or the masked finch, is a species of grassfinch that is native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea.