👉 Hawfinches are a type of finch bird that belong to the family Turdidae. They are small, medium-sized birds with bright yellow or orange plumage and long, pointed bills. These birds are known for their distinctive call, which is often described as a "whack" sound. Their diet consists mainly of seeds and insects, such as ants, mosquitoes, and spiders. In addition to these, they also eat other small invertebrates like crickets and grassh