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Pyrrhula

Pyrrhula

9.9
A small round bird with a short thick bill found in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Pyrrhula
  • Researchers observed several members of the Pyrrhula genus during their field study.

Examples

  • The Eurasian Pyrrhula is easily recognized by its distinctive coloring.

  • I spotted a Pyrrhula in the garden yesterday.

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot a Pyrrhula in the wild due to its attractive plumage.

  • The Pyrrhula is a beautiful bird.

  • Many birdwatchers hope to spot a Pyrrhula in the wild due to its attractive plumage.

  • The Eurasian Pyrrhula is easily recognized by its distinctive coloring.

  • Researchers observed several members of the Pyrrhula genus during their field study.

Synonyms

bullfinch
vsPyrrhula
  • UK
1 8.6

A small bird in Europe with black and white feathers and a bright red breast

refers to the entire group across Europe and Asia rather than one described bird
genus Pyrrhula
vsPyrrhula
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small birds like bullfinches with short thick beaks and bright feathers in Europe and Asia

is the shorter scientific name that lists Europe and Asia separately

Compounds

genus Pyrrhula
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small birds like bullfinches with short thick beaks and bright feathers in Europe and Asia

Pyrrhula pyrrhula
  • Specialized
9.9

A small European finch with a bright red breast and black and white feathers

Surface Forms

Pyrrhula singular
Pyrrhulas plural

Etymology

Pyrrhula comes from the Greek pyrrhos, meaning 'red' or 'flame-coloured', and it uses the same idea as pyro- in words about fire. So this group of small birds was named for the bright red or orange feathers that many species, especially the males, show.