goldfinch vs yellowbird what difference

what is difference between goldfinch and yellowbird

English

Etymology

From Middle English goldfinch, goldfynch, goldefynch, from Old English goldfinċ, equivalent to gold +‎ finch.

Noun

goldfinch (plural goldfinches)

1. Any of several small passerine birds of the finch family
   1. The European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)
   2. The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis, syn. Carduelis tristis)
   3. Lawrence’s goldfinch (Spinus lawrencei, syn. Carduelis lawrencei)
   4. The lesser goldfinch (Spinus psaltria, syn. Carduelis psaltria).

Translations

See also

• lettuce-bird
• thistlewarp

Further reading

• goldfinch on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Carduelis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Spinus (genus) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Carduelis on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Spinus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Carduelis on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
• Spinus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

English

Etymology

yellow +‎ bird

Noun

yellowbird (plural yellowbirds)

1. The yellow warbler
2. the American goldfinch

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