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Coccothraustes

Coccothraustes

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A large finch with a very strong beak that lives in Europe, Asia and North Africa
  • noun
  • /kɒkəˈθroʊstɪs/
  • Specialized
: Coccothraustes
  • The Coccothraustes genus includes the well-known hawfinch.

Examples

  • The powerful beak of Coccothraustes species allows them to crack open tough cherry stones.

  • Have you ever seen a Coccothraustes in the wild?

  • Birdwatchers spotted a rare member of the Coccothraustes in the forest reserve.

  • The Coccothraustes is known for its powerful beak.

  • Birdwatchers spotted a rare member of the Coccothraustes genus in the forest reserve.

  • The Coccothraustes genus includes several finches known for their strong beaks.

  • The powerful beak of the Coccothraustes helps it crack open tough seeds.

Surface Forms

Coccothraustes singular
Coccothraustes plural

Etymology

Coccothraustes comes from Greek parts kokkos ('berry' or 'seed') and thraustēs ('crusher'). So the name literally means 'berry-crusher', which fits these large finches and their very strong beaks that can crack seeds.