Picogordo vs Antillean Siskin
Coccothraustes coccothraustes comparado con Spinus dominicensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Picogordo | Antillean Siskin |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Coccothraustes coccothraustes | Spinus dominicensis |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 13,3 cm (5.2 in) |
| Peso | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) | 9,0 g (0.32 oz) |
| Dieta | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Picogordo
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Antillean Siskin
Geographic Range & Migration
Picogordo
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
Antillean Siskin
Estado de conservación
Picogordo
Antillean Siskin
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Antillean Siskin
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.
Antillean Siskin
The Antillean Siskin is a small finch endemic to Hispaniola, weighing only 9 grams with a wingspan of about 13 cm. This tiny seed-eater inhabits pine forests and montane scrub at higher elevations. Males typically display bright yellow-green plumage characteristic of the Spinus siskins.