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Hawfinch

Coccothraustes coccothraustes

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About the Hawfinch

The hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is the only extant species placed in the genus Coccothraustes. Its closest living relatives are the genus Eophona of East Asia, and Hesperiphona of Central and North America. This bird breeds across Europe and temperate Asia (Palearctic). It is mainly resident in Europe, but many Asian birds migrate further south in the winter. It is a rare vagrant to the western islands of Alaska. Deciduous or mixed woodland, including parkland, with large trees – especially hornbeam – is favoured for breeding. The hawfinch builds its nest in a bush or tree, and lays 2–7 eggs. The food is mainly seeds and fruit kernels, especially those of cherries, which it cracks with its powerful bill.

Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Scientific name
Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Family
Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Order
Passeriformes

Similar species

Other members of the finches, euphonias, and allies family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.

  • Akekee Loxops caeruleirostris
  • Akiapolaau Hemignathus wilsoni
  • Akikiki Oreomystis bairdi
  • Akohekohe Palmeria dolei
  • American Goldfinch Spinus tristis
  • Anianiau Magumma parva
  • Apapane Himatione sanguinea
  • Asian Rosy-Finch Leucosticte arctoa
  • Black Rosy-Finch Leucosticte atrata
  • Black Siskin Spinus atratus
  • Black-capped Siskin Spinus atriceps
  • Black-headed Siskin Spinus notatus

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