What is another word for chaffinches?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈafɪnt͡ʃɪz] (IPA)

Chaffinches are small, plump songbirds, also known by their scientific name Fringilla coelebs. There are several synonyms for chaffinches, depending on the region they are being referred to. In North America, they are sometimes called European chaffinches to differentiate them from the native American species of finches. In some areas of the UK, they are known as "pink finches" due to the pinkish hue on their plumage. Other common synonyms include "red breasts" because of the bright color on their chests and "humberhawks" because of their habit of perching high up in trees. All of these synonyms refer to the same bird species, and their preferred names may vary depending on location and culture.

Synonyms for Chaffinches:

What are the hypernyms for Chaffinches?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    birds, passerine birds.

Usage examples for Chaffinches

A certain friendliness, too, seems to exist between sparrows, chaffinches, and greenfinches, which are often found together.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies
On my right sat an army captain, who had given more thought to the possible secrets of French chaffinches than to the approaching barrage.
"Edge of the Jungle"
William Beebe
I cannot make out what they are, some say chaffinches, but that is certainly a mistake, they are too small.
"The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde""
George Davidson

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