spinus (Meaning)
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spinus (n)
in some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis: siskins and New World goldfinches
Synonyms & Antonyms of spinus
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spinus Sentence Examples
- The Spinus tristis, commonly known as the American goldfinch, is a small bird found in North America.
- The Spinus pinus, known as the pine siskin, is a small finch that feeds primarily on conifer seeds.
- The Spinus yarrellii, or Yarrell's siskin, is a rare species of bird found in the highlands of Mexico.
- The Spinus thibetanus, or Tibetan siskin, is a bird endemic to the Tibetan Plateau.
- The Spinus olivaceus, or olive siskin, is a small, olive-green bird found in northern South America.
- The Spinus xanthogastrus, or saffron siskin, is a bird that lives in the cerrado habitats of South America.
- The Spinus spinescens, or Andean siskin, is a bird found in the high Andes Mountains of South America.
- The Spinus erythrura, or crimson-rumped waxbill, is a small bird native to Africa and Madagascar.
- The Spinus cucullatus, or hooded siskin, is a bird that lives in the pine forests of North America.
- The Spinus magellanicus, or black-chinned siskin, is a small, black-faced bird found in South America.
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in some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis: siskins and New World goldfinches
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The Spinus tristis, commonly known as the American goldfinch, is a small bird found in North America.
The Spinus pinus, known as the pine siskin, is a small finch that feeds primarily on conifer seeds.
The Spinus yarrellii, or Yarrell's siskin, is a rare species of bird found in the highlands of Mexico.
The Spinus thibetanus, or Tibetan siskin, is a bird endemic to the Tibetan Plateau.