bullfinch
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Definition of bullfinch
: a European finch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula of the family Fringillidae) having in the male rosy-red underparts, blue-gray back, and black cap, chin, tail, and wings also : any of several other finches
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Two years later airport customs agents in Miami arrested a man with 16 bullfinches sewn into his pants. — Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, "South Florida bird smuggling ring headed to court | Miami Herald," 13 Apr. 2018 Audet compared rural and urban bullfinches on the island and found the city birds had better cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills. — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, "Development is forcing some typically monogamous birds to “divorce” their mates," 30 Jan. 2017 In the experiments, 18 out of 42 bullfinches in the lab hauled up their preferred food—in this case, birdseed—on a string. — National Geographic, "Brainy Birds Know How to Reel in Food With String," 17 Aug. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bullfinch.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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bullfinch
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English Language Learners Definition of bullfinch
: a small European bird
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Kids Definition of bullfinch
: a European songbird that has a thick bill and a red breast
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