Picogordo vs American Goldfinch
Coccothraustes coccothraustes comparado con Spinus tristis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Picogordo | American Goldfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Coccothraustes coccothraustes | Spinus tristis |
| 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) | 14,0 cm (5.5 in) |
| Peso | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) | 12,95 g (0.46 oz) |
| Dieta | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-5 | 2-7 |
| 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.
American Goldfinch
Geographic Range & Migration
Picogordo
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
American Goldfinch
Estado de conservación
Picogordo
American Goldfinch
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
American Goldfinch
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.
American Goldfinch
The American Goldfinch is a bright yellow finch weighing about 13 g with a 14 cm wingspan, widespread across North America in open fields, roadsides, and gardens. Males display vivid lemon-yellow plumage in summer, while both sexes feed almost entirely on seeds, particularly from composites like thistles.