European Goldfinch vs Hawfinch
Carduelis carduelis 비교 대상 Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 속성 | European Goldfinch | Hawfinch |
|---|---|---|
| 학명 | Carduelis carduelis | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| 목 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 과 | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| 보전 상태 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 체장 | 13.0 cm (5.1 in) | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) |
| 날개 폭 | 23.0 cm (9.1 in) | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) |
| 체중 | 16.0 g (0.56 oz) | 55.0 g (1.94 oz) |
| 식성 | Seeds, especially thistle (Carduus) and teasel seeds, extracted with its precise tweezer-like bill. Also takes … | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … |
| 산란 수 | 4-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
European Goldfinch
Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields with seed-bearing plants. Common at garden bird feeders.
Hawfinch
Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gardens with mature fruiting trees.
Song & Call Comparison
European Goldfinch
A liquid, tinkling 'swit-swit-swit' in flight and a melodic twittering song. Flocks produce a bright jingling chorus. Male song is a sweet repetitive warble incorporating the flight call.
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.
Geographic Range & Migration
European Goldfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
보전 상태
European Goldfinch
Hawfinch
How to Tell Them Apart
European Goldfinch
Crimson red face with white cheeks and a black crown. Sandy-brown back with a bright yellow wing bar visible in flight. Black and white tail.
Slender, pointed, ivory-pink bill adapted for extracting seeds from thistles
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
Key Differences
- • Weight: European Goldfinch (16g) vs Hawfinch (55g)
- • Length: European Goldfinch (13 cm) vs Hawfinch (18 cm)
- • Wingspan: European Goldfinch (23 cm) vs Hawfinch (32 cm)
- • Habitat: European Goldfinch prefers Open woodland, orchards, gardens, parks, and weedy fields wi; Hawfinch prefers Deciduous and mixed woodland, orchards, parks, and large gar
About These Birds
European Goldfinch
방울새는 빨간 얼굴, 노란 날개 띠, 딸랑거리는 노랫소리로 사랑받는 화려한 핀치이다. 엉겅퀴와 같은 식물의 씨앗을 빼내는 뾰족한 부리로 유명하다.
Hawfinch
왜가리콩새는 유럽 조류 중 몸 크기 대비 가장 강력한 부리를 가져 60kg의 힘으로 체리씨를 깰 수 있다. 유럽과 아시아 온대림에 번식하며 씨앗, 과일 씨, 새순을 먹는다.