The Hawfinch is generally a very wary and shy denizen of mixed deciduous woodland, and is found throughout most of Europe.
Its massively powerful bill is capable of exerting a force of 50kg and is put to good use in breaking the hard seeds and buds that make up the majority of the Hawfinch's diet.
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