Abert's Finch

Pronunciation: /ˈæbərts fɪntʃ/

Definitions of abert's finch

noun a type of bird belonging to the finch family, named after American naturalist James William Abert

Example Sentences

A1 The Abert's finch is a small bird.

A2 Abert's finch is known for its distinctive song.

B1 Birdwatchers often travel to see the Abert's finch in its natural habitat.

B2 The Abert's finch population has been declining due to habitat loss.

C1 Research on the behavior of Abert's finch has provided valuable insights into avian communication.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the endangered Abert's finch species.

Examples of abert's finch in a Sentence

formal The Abert's finch is a species of bird commonly found in the southwestern United States.

informal I saw an Abert's finch perched on a branch outside my window this morning.

slang That Abert's finch has some beautiful plumage, doesn't it?

figurative Like an Abert's finch, she soared high above the competition in the business world.

Grammatical Forms of abert's finch

• past tense: abert's finch
• plural: abert's finches
• comparative: more abert's finch
• superlative: most abert's finch
• present tense: abert's finch
• future tense: will be abert's finch
• perfect tense: has been abert's finch
• continuous tense: is being abert's finch
• singular: abert's finch
• positive degree: abert's finch
• infinitive: to be abert's finch
• gerund: being abert's finch
• participle: abert's finch

Origin and Evolution of abert's finch

First Known Use: 1851 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: Abert's finch is named after American naturalist James William Abert who first documented the species during his explorations in the American West.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Abert's finch' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in 1851.