About the Hawfinch
The hawfinch is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is the only extant species placed in the genus Coccothraustes. Its closest living relatives are the genus Eophona of East Asia, and Hesperiphona of Central and North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Coccothraustes coccothraustes |
| Species Codes | hawfin, HAWF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hawfinch belong to?
The Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hawfinch?
The hawfinch is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is the only extant species placed in the genus Coccothraustes. Its closest living relatives are the genus Eophona of East Asia, and Hesperiphona of Central and North America....
Where can I report a Hawfinch sighting?
You can log sightings of Hawfinch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hawfin, or on iNaturalist.
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