ground finch

noun

Certain of Darwin's finches or Galapagos finches (Geospiza spp.)

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Meanings

nounground finch (plural ground finches)

plural ground finches

  1. Any of several species of finches or finch-like birds that typically forage for food on the ground.
    1. Certain of Darwin's finches or Galapagos finches (Geospiza spp.)
    2. Towhees (Pipilo and sometimes Melozone), of North America.
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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