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poephila

/ˈpiː.fɪ.lə/

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noun

/ˈpiː.fɪ.lə/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род небольших австралийских амадин, известных своим характерным оперением и привычкой питаться семенами.

A proper noun referring to a genus of small Australian grassfinches, known for their distinctive plumage and seed-eating habits.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A genus of small passerine birds in the estrildid finch family, commonly known as grassfinches, native to Australia and the Lesser Sunda Islands.

    ruТравяные астрильды

    • The Poephila genus includes species like the zebra finch and the long-tailed finch.
    • Ornithologists study Poephila finches for their unique social behaviors.
    • Poephila birds are popular in aviculture due to their vibrant plumage.

    Synonymsgrassfinch

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