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Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)

Hawfinch

Coccothraustes coccothraustes

About the Hawfinch

The hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. Its closest living relatives are the evening grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertinus) from North America and the hooded grosbeak (Hesperiphona abeillei) from Central America especially Mexico.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 33,748 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Hawfinch?

The scientific name of the Hawfinch is Coccothraustes coccothraustes.

How many Hawfinch sightings have been recorded?

33,748 observations of the Hawfinch have been recorded on iNaturalist.

33,748 observations on iNaturalist
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