Coccothraustes coccothraustes

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A common large finch of Eurasia: "Coccothraustes coccothraustes" is the scientific name for a specific species of bird, commonly known as the hawfinch. It is a large, robust finch found across Europe and parts of Asia.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The Coccothraustes coccothraustes is easily identified by its massive, conical beak. (The hawfinch is easily identified by its massive, conical beak.)
    • We observed a pair of Coccothraustes coccothraustes feeding on cherry stones in the garden. (We observed a pair of hawfinches feeding on cherry stones in the garden.)
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific or ornithological contexts: The term is used formally to refer precisely to this species, distinguishing it from other finches.
    • The study focused on the seed-cracking adaptations of Coccothraustes coccothraustes. (The study focused on the seed-cracking adaptations of the hawfinch.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Hawfinch (n): The common English name for .
    • The hawfinch has a distinctive silhouette.
  • Grosbeak (n): A general term for finches with large, thick beaks, a category that includes the hawfinch.
    • Several grosbeak species, including the hawfinch, inhabit these woods.
Synonyms
  • Hawfinch: The standard common name.
  • Common hawfinch: A more descriptive variant of the common name.
Related Phrases
  • Seed-cracking finch: A descriptive phrase highlighting the bird's primary feeding behavior, made possible by its powerful beak.
    • As a dedicated seed-cracking finch, the hawfinch can break open hard pits.
Noun
  1. a common large finch of Eurasia

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