euphonia
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A small bright songbird from the Americas that sings
- noun
- /juˈfoʊniə/
- Specialized
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eufonía
- We spotted a bright yellow euphonia in the rainforest.
Examples
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The melodious song of the euphonia filled the early morning air.
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I spotted a euphonia in the garden.
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Birdwatchers often hope to catch a glimpse of a euphonia during their trips to Central America.
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The euphonia sang beautifully in the morning light.
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The Euphonia perched on a branch, its vibrant yellow and green feathers shining in the sunlight.
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Birdwatchers flocked to the forest to catch a glimpse of the rare Euphonia singing melodiously.
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In the tropical rainforest, the Euphonia can be heard calling to its mate with a sweet, cheerful song.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Euphonia (the bird) was named from the Greek parts eu- 'good' and phone 'voice' because it has a sweet song, so the bird's name means a 'good voice'. Think of telephone to remember phone means 'voice'.
