noun
- plural of chaffinch; small European songbirds with colorful plumage, the males having reddish-brown breasts and blue-gray caps
Examples
- The chaffinches gathered at the bird feeder in our backyard.
- Male chaffinches are more brightly colored than females.
- We spotted several chaffinches building nests in the oak trees.
- Chaffinches are common garden birds throughout Europe.
- The ornithologist counted twelve chaffinches during the morning survey.
- Chaffinches have a distinctive cheerful song that brightens spring mornings.