Definitions of Spinus tristis
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American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer
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synonyms:
New World goldfinch, goldfinch, yellowbird
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type of:
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finch
any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
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finch
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