greenfinch

American  

[green-finch] / ˈgrinˌfɪntʃ /

noun

1. any finch of the genus Carduelis, of Europe and Asia, having green and yellow plumage, especially C. chloris European greenfinch.

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greenfinch British  

/ ˈɡriːnˌfɪntʃ /

noun

1. a common European finch, Carduelis chloris, the male of which has a dull green plumage with yellow patches on the wings and tail

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Etymology

Origin of greenfinch

First recorded in 1490–1500; green + finch

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greenfinch

Once a familiar sight in UK gardens, the greenfinch population has decreased by two million.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026

"I caught this scene while watching birds in the Bialowieza Forest. A young greenfinch was still fed by parents, however, from time to time the birds looked like they were having an argument."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023

Nightingale, greenfinch, grey partridge, marsh tit, skylark, nightjar and tree pipit - all Red List species - have been recorded.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2023

The sick greenfinch on my balcony was suffering from ulcers on his throat that made it painful to swallow.

From New York Times ● Aug. 14, 2021

His greenfinch dæmon touched noses courteously with Jesper and then perched on the back of his chair as he sat down by the fire with his wine.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman