What does "thistlefinch" mean?

Synonym of European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

What is a synonym for "thistlefinch"?

Common synonyms include: european goldfinch.

Thistlefinch

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Synonym of European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

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european goldfinch

Etymology

From thistle + finch. Cognate with Dutch distelvink and German Distelfink; compare also the derivation of Latin carduelis. Goldfinch favor thistle seeds for food, and use thistle down as nest material.

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