Hawfinch vs House Sparrow
Coccothraustes coccothraustes 比較対象 Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Hawfinch | House Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Coccothraustes coccothraustes | Passer domesticus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Fringillidae | Passeridae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 翼開長 | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 体重 | 55.0 g (1.94 oz) | 30.0 g (1.06 oz) |
| 食性 | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … | Primarily seeds and grains, supplemented with insects during breeding season. Readily exploits human food scraps … |
| 一腹卵数 | 3-5 | 1-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Hawfinch
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
House Sparrow
Closely associated with human habitation. Found in cities, towns, farms, and any built environment. Rarely found far from people.
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.
House Sparrow
Monotonous series of chirping 'cheep' and 'chirrup' notes. Male gives 'chilp' song repeatedly. Flocks produce constant chirping chatter. No melodic song; purely functional calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
House Sparrow
Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Introduced to every continent except Antarctica, making it the most widely distributed wild bird.
保全状況
Hawfinch
House Sparrow
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
House Sparrow
Males have grey crowns, chestnut napes, black bibs, and streaked brown backs. Females and juveniles are plain buffy-brown with a pale eyebrow stripe.
Short, stout, conical bill — black in breeding males, yellowish in non-breeding
About These Birds
Hawfinch
シメはヨーロッパの鳥の中で体の大きさに対して最も強力なくちばしを持ち、27〜43 kgの力でサクランボの種を割ることができる。その特徴的な外見にもかかわらず、著名なほど恥ずかしがり屋で観察が難しい。種割り時に発生する巨大な力を吸収するための頭骨の特殊な適応を持つ。
House Sparrow
スズメは人間の居住地に最も密接に関連する鳥の一つで、世界で最も広く分布する鳥種の一つ。原産地はヨーロッパ・アジアだが、人間とともに世界中に持ち込まれた。