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finch - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)

Finches are a family of small songbirds. There are several hundred species, or kinds, of finch. They include the canary, the cardinal, goldfinches, and sparrows. Most finches are excellent singers, and many kinds are kept as pets.

goldfinch - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)

The several species of small birds known as goldfinches are named for the yellow in their plumage. They have short, notched tails, and their bills are rather delicate and sharp-pointed for finches. Flocks of goldfinches feed on weed seeds in fields and gardens. The birds have high, lisping calls, often given in flight.