Grey-capped Goldfinch vs Picogordo
Carduelis caniceps comparado con Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Grey-capped Goldfinch | Picogordo |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Carduelis caniceps | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 15,5 cm (6.1 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Peso | 18,766666666666666 g (0.66 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Grey-capped Goldfinch only
Picogordo only
Ninguno
Picogordo
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
Song & Call Comparison
Grey-capped Goldfinch
Picogordo
A sharp, metallic 'tsick' call — the primary vocalization and often all that's heard. Song is a thin, reedy warble. Generally inconspicuous vocally despite its striking appearance.
Geographic Range & Migration
Grey-capped Goldfinch
Picogordo
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
Estado de conservación
Grey-capped Goldfinch
Picogordo
How to Tell Them Apart
Grey-capped Goldfinch
Picogordo
Orange-brown head with a black bib and eye stripe. Warm brown back, grey nape, and broad white wing bar. Massive head and bill give a top-heavy appearance.
Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones
About These Birds
Picogordo
El picogordo es un pinzón de gran tamaño con un pico enorme y poderoso adaptado para partir semillas duras. Tiene plumaje marrón-anaranjado con alas negras y blancas. Mide unos 16-18 cm. Habita en bosques caducifolios y mixtos de Europa, Asia central y este asiático. Se alimenta principalmente de semillas de cerezo, acebo y olivo, que puede partir con su robusto pico. Especie tímida y difícil de observar a pesar de su gran tamaño entre los pinzones.