estrilda

Example:The breeder sells a variety of finches, including several species of Estrilda, in his bird store.

Definition:Any of the many small, seed-eating songbirds of the family Fringillidae.

Example:While the canary may also be a popular cage bird, the Estrilda finch is more versatile and easier to care for in a small space.

Definition:A yellow cage bird, very popular as a pet, raised many varieties of which have become established as domesticated species; any of a genus (Serinus) of Old World songbirds.