Acanthis
Acanthis
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dinofyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-dinofyi="dinosaur" data-slug="acanthis"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://dinofyi.com/iframe/dinosaur/acanthis/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://dinofyi.com/dinosaur/acanthis/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://dinofyi.com/dinosaur/acanthis/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dinofyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="acanthis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Acanthis is a genus of finch-like passerine birds (family Fringillidae) known from both extant and extinct species. The genus includes redpolls such as the Common Redpoll and Lesser Redpoll. Fossil representatives from the Pleistocene and Pliocene of Europe extend the genus's history. Small seed-eating birds adapted to cold northern climates.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Norway |
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where were Acanthis fossils found?
Fossils of Acanthis were found in Norway.
Explore More
Explore the Natural World
Discover more across the Nature FYI family