Hawfinch vs Yellow-bellied Siskin
Coccothraustes coccothraustes в сравнении с Spinus xanthogastrus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Hawfinch | Yellow-bellied Siskin |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Coccothraustes coccothraustes | Spinus xanthogastrus |
| Отряд | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Семейство | Fringillidae | Fringillidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) | — |
| Размах крыльев | 32,0 cm (12.6 in) | 13,0 cm (5.1 in) |
| Масса | 55,0 g (1.94 oz) | 12,3 g (0.43 oz) |
| Питание | Seeds and kernels, especially from cherries, olives, elms, and hornbeams. The bill exerts a force … | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| 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.
Yellow-bellied Siskin
Geographic Range & Migration
Hawfinch
Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. Partially migratory, with northern populations moving south in winter.
Yellow-bellied Siskin
Охранный статус
Hawfinch
Yellow-bellied Siskin
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
Yellow-bellied Siskin
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.