Pyrrhula (Noun)
Meaning
Bullfinches.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pyrrhula is a small to medium-sized finch known for its distinctive plumage and striking colors.
- In North America, the pyrrhula is also known as the Common Redpoll, although it belongs to a different genus.
- A Eurasian Bullfinch is often referred to as a pyrrhula, a term used in its scientific name.
- Pyrrhula pyrrhula is the scientific name for the Eurasian Bullfinch, a species known for its bright plumage.
- Pyrrhula is derived from the Greek word 'pyrrhos', meaning 'red' or 'fiery', likely referring to the bird's reddish breast.