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Hawfinch

Coccothraustes coccothraustes

Least Concern
Panjang
18,0 cm
Rentang Sayap
32,0 cm
Berat
55,0 g
Famili
Fringillidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 18,0 cm 7.1 in
Rentang Sayap 32,0 cm 12.6 in
Berat 55,0 g 1.94 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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.

Paruh

Enormously powerful, conical, pale bill capable of cracking cherry and olive stones

Habitat & Range

Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.

Rentang Geografis

Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.

Diet & Feeding

Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force of over 50 kg to crack hard seeds.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-5

Suara

Kicauan

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Coccothraustes
Spesies Coccothraustes coccothraustes

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
German Kernbeißer
Spanish Picogordo

Distribution

Hawfinch has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Hawfinch eat?
Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force of over 50 kg to crack hard seeds.
Where does the Hawfinch live?
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
Is the Hawfinch endangered?
The Hawfinch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hawfinch nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
What does the Hawfinch sound like?
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.
How big is the Hawfinch?
The Hawfinch has a body length of 18.0 cm, wingspan of 32.0 cm, weight of 55.0 g.
What order and family does the Hawfinch belong to?
The Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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