European Goldfinch vs Hawfinch
Carduelis carduelis comparado com Coccothraustes coccothraustes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | European Goldfinch | Hawfinch |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Carduelis carduelis | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) |
| Envergadura | 23,0 cm (9.1 in) | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) |
| Peso | 16,0 g (0.56 oz) | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) |
| Dieta | 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 … |
| Tamanho da postura | 4-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
European Goldfinch only
Hawfinch only
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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.
Estado de conservação
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
The European goldfinch is a strikingly beautiful finch whose tinkling song and colorful plumage have made it popular in art and as a caged bird for centuries. It appears frequently in Renaissance paintings as a symbol of the Passion of Christ. Flocks of goldfinches are charmingly called a charm.
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.