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Grünfink

greenfinch

noun GRUEN-fink Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Usage Note

Grünfink (Chloris chloris) is a stocky, yellow-green finch common at bird feeders in German gardens. The male sings from treetops with a wheezing call. Plural: die Grünfinken.

Examples

"Der Grünfink ist ein häufiger Gast an Futterstellen im Winter."

Natural Translation

The greenfinch is a frequent visitor at feeding stations in winter.

Literal Translation

The greenfinch is a frequent guest at feeding places in winter.

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