1. a large European finch with a massive bill for cracking seeds and nuts
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The hawfinch used its powerful beak to crack open cherry stones.
• Birdwatchers gathered to observe the rare hawfinch in the oak grove.
• A hawfinch’s bill is specially adapted for breaking hard seeds.
• The hawfinch is known for its distinctive thick neck and large head.
• During winter, hawfinches often feed on hornbeam seeds.
• The male hawfinch displays more vibrant plumage during breeding season.