Hawfinch - Wikipedia The hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae It is the only extant species placed in the genus Coccothraustes
Hawfinch - eBird Unique, chunky finch Note the massive bill (steely gray in summer, pinkish in winter) and blue-gray hindneck, like a shawl on an orangey head Broad white tail tip and white wing band show mainly in flight Despite distinctive appearance, shy and easily overlooked
Hawfinch Bird Facts (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) The Hawfinch is a stocky finch with a massive, powerful bill Its head is large and rounded, with chestnut-brown plumage, a black bib, and a grey nape The wings feature distinctive white patches and blue-black flight feathers Both sexes are similar, with males slightly brighter overall Legs are pinkish-brown, and irises are reddish-brown
Hawfinch - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) is a large passerine bird found in Europe and some parts of Asia It lives in woodlands and nests in bushes or trees and prefers to spend time in pairs or small groups
Where to see a hawfinch - The Wildlife Trusts The Forest of Dean, the New Forest, the East Anglian Breckland and the Conwy Valley in North Wales are all well-known spots for searching for a hawfinch Here are a few Wildlife Trust nature reserves where hawfinch can be found:
Hawfinch Facts: Identification, Diet, Migration Info etc . . . Hawfinches, the UK’s largest finches, are renowned for their hefty bill and robust appearance They are often elusive, blending into their woodland habitats with a plumage of cream, buff, brown, grey, orange, blue, black, and white Their unique beak, brown in summer and paler in winter, is a striking feature
Hawfinch | BTO Hawfinches are a scarce breeder in Britain with a highly fragmented breeding distribution associated with larger tracts of mature broad-leaved and mixed woodland; it is more than three times more widespread in winter In Ireland it does not breed and is only an irregular winter visitor
Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) - British Birds - Woodland Trust Male hawfinches have large, orange heads and pink chests Common name: hawfinch Scientific name: Coccothraustes coccothraustes Family: Fringillidae (finches) Habitat: mature broadleaved and coniferous woodland Diet: seeds and hard-stoned fruit kernels Young are fed larvae and regurgitated seeds
Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) - NatureStyle The Hawfinch (*Coccothraustes coccothraustes*) is a striking and powerful finch, renowned for its massive bill capable of cracking open even the hardest of seeds and fruit stones It plays a crucial ecological role in seed dispersal, particularly for trees with large, tough seeds that few other birds can manage