Hawfinch

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Conifers, feeders, weedy fields.
Diet: Seeds.
Best time to spot: Irruptive winters.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Hawfinch sits in our Epic tier for the US: a scarce visitor, recorded in small numbers in most years. It belongs to the finches, euphonias, and allies family.

Recent US sightings

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