: any of numerous passerine songbirds (families Fringillidae, Estrildidae, Emberizidae, and Cardinalidae) having a short stout usually conical bill adapted for crushing seeds
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Researchers said the finch migrates short distances seasonally within Argentina and was once seen in Uruguay, but this sighting marked the first time it was recorded in Paraguay.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
The finch uses its sharp beak to peck at the skin of the seabird around the neck or back, puncturing blood vessels to access the blood.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The California resident kept numerous pets at her property including dogs, Max and Ruby, and six finches.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
First there were bluebirds, golden tanagers, and colorful finches called euphonias.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
The finch uses its sharp beak to peck at the skin of the seabird around the neck or back, puncturing blood vessels to access the blood.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The California resident kept numerous pets at her property including dogs, Max and Ruby, and six finches.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
First there were bluebirds, golden tanagers, and colorful finches called euphonias.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Finch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finch. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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finch
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: any of numerous songbirds (as the sparrows, grosbeaks, crossbills, goldfinches, and buntings) that have a short stout bill adapted for crushing seeds
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