Hawfinch vs House Sparrow
Coccothraustes coccothraustes 对比 Passer domesticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Hawfinch | House Sparrow |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Coccothraustes coccothraustes | Passer domesticus |
| 目 | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| 科 | Fringillidae | Passeridae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| 翼展 | 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 … |
| 产卵数 | 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.
保护状况
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
锡嘴雀是欧洲和亚洲温带林地的粗壮雀类，喙硕大有力，可以磕开坚硬的果核。羽色棕褐，头部具橙棕色，翅黑色带白斑。栖息于落叶林和混交林，以硬果、浆果和种子为食。冬季常集结成群在林地觅食。
House Sparrow
家麻雀是全球分布最广的鸟类之一，与人类关系极为密切。雄鸟头顶灰色，喉部黑色，翅具栗色。广泛分布于城市、农村和郊区，以谷物、种子和昆虫为食。因人类扩张而随之传播至世界各地，但近年来在某些地区种群下降明显。