Fringillidae - True Finches, Siskins, Crossbills, Hawaiian Honeycreepers
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 There are around 177 species of birds in this family. They are found all over the world, and many species are found in the Northern Hemisphere. Most species have strong, cone-shaped bills that they use to crack seeds. Some species have small bills, and others have large bills. The birds in this family come in a variety of colors and patterns. They range in size from large to small and all species have 12 tail feathers.
 Hawaiian honeycreepers
are all found in forested areas on the Hawaiian Islands. They are small, colorful birds about 4-8 inches in length. They have pointed wings and a medium sized tail. Some honeycreepers have small bills and eat insects, other honeycreepers have short, sturdy bills and eat seeds and other honeycreepers have long, curved bills and eat nectar and insects.
 Fringillidae Photo Gallery
World Status Key
 Least Concern  Near Threatened  Vulnerable  Endangered  Critically Endangered  Extinct Wild  Extinct
Status and range is taken from ICUN Redlist. If no status is listed, there is not enough data to establish status.
US Status Key
 Threatened in US  Threatened in NH  Endangered in US  Endangered in NH  Breeds in NH  Introduced
Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife and NH Fish and Game
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Africa 
Asia 
Australia/Oceania 
Europe 
North/Central America 
South America 
NH Species