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zebra finch Definition

zebra finch

noun

a small Australian grass finch (Poephila guttata), of the same family (Estrildidae) as the waxbill, with a grayish back and head, a whitish belly, and a brown patch on each cheek

zebra finch Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • female: Are female zebra finches, when choosing a mate, influenced by the color bands on the legs of the males.

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