avadavat
/ˌævədəˈvæt/
noun
- A small, brightly colored finch native to South Asia, often kept as a pet or in aviaries.
- The avadavat is known for its striking red plumage during the breeding season.
- She keeps a pair of avadavats in a large cage in her living room.
- Birdwatchers spotted a flock of avadavats near the rice fields.