Finch (noun)

1. A small seed-eating songbird with a short, conical bill and typically a brightly colored head or breast.
2. A member of the Fringillidae family of birds, which also includes sparrows, buntings and grosbeaks.

Origin:

Old english finc, of germanic origin; related to dutch vink and german fink.

Examples:

1. The finch is a common backyard bird.
2. The goldfinch is a brightly colored finch.
3. The finch sang a sweet melody.
4. The finch feeds on small seeds and insects.
5. The finch's bill is adapted for cracking open seeds.