Hawfinch vs Red-fronted Serin
Coccothraustes coccothraustes comparé à Serinus pusillus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Hawfinch | Red-fronted Serin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Coccothraustes coccothraustes | Serinus pusillus |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | — |
| Envergure | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 14,7 cm (5.8 in) |
| Poids | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) | 11,5 g (0.41 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hawfinch
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
Song & Call Comparison
Hawfinch
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.
Red-fronted Serin
Geographic Range & Migration
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
Red-fronted Serin
Statut de conservation
Hawfinch
Red-fronted Serin
How to Tell Them Apart
Hawfinch
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
Red-fronted Serin
About These Birds
Hawfinch
The hawfinch possesses the most powerful bill relative to body size of any European bird, capable of cracking cherry stones that require a force of 27-43 kg. Despite its distinctive appearance, it is famously shy and difficult to observe. The skull contains special adaptations to absorb the enormous forces generated during seed-cracking.