Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird, specifically the American Goldfinch, that feeds on the seeds of maize or corn, particularly during the summer months.

“The maizebirds flitted between the stalks of corn, collecting seeds for their young.”

2. noun

A colloquial or poetic name for the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), often used due to its association with maize fields in North America.

“The maizebird perched on the branch of a sunflower, its bright yellow feathers glowing in the sunlight.”