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is a mainly granivorous bird with a brisk colouration. Its scientific name (Carduelis carduelis) comes from its favourite seeds, those of the thistle (cardoon).

The beak of

is hooked and used to tear the flesh of their prey.

In owls, little owls, tawny owls and barn owls,

is the most developed sense, used in hunting.

nests in cavities of trees dug by itself. His favourite food is represented by

, which he captures with his long tongue in the tunnels created by him in the trunk.

The feathers of the wings of the nocturnal raptors are covered by a sort of

, which makes them particularly soft. This allows them a silent flight in search of prey.

birds have a sharp and thin beak.