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genus carduelis

In some classifications considered the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae: goldfinches; siskins; redpolls; linnets.

carduelis
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Mr. Weir is quoted as saying that the birdcatchers can distinguish the males of the goldfinch, Carduelis elegans, by their slightly longer beaks.
More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 / A Record of His Work...
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Carduelis: April and through to September 16.
The Natural History of Selborne