- A beautiful bright-colored European finch (Carduelis
elegans). The name refers to the large patch of yellow on the wings.
The front of the head and throat are bright red; the nape, with part of
the wings and tail, black; -- called also goldspink, goldie, fool's
coat, drawbird, draw-water, thistle finch, and sweet William. - The yellow-hammer. - A small American finch (Spinus tristis); the thistle
bird.
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