hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)

Coccothraustes coccothraustes is a species in the Coccothraustes genus. It is commonly known as hawfinch This name is unplaced name for the species in the family Fringillidae subfamily Carduelinae, . This species is found in breeds across Europe and temperate Asia (Palearctic). It is mainly resident in Europe, but many Asian birds migrate further south in the winter. It is a rare vagrant to the western islands of Alaska.