House Finch

A house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a small, gregarious finch native to the western United States and Mexico but has been introduced to the eastern United States. It is a common visitor to backyards and bird feeders. 🐦

The male house finch has a reddish-pink head, chest, and rump. The color can range from a dull yellow to a vibrant red, depending on its diet. The rest of its body is streaked with brown and white. The female is a dull, grayish-brown with blurry streaks on her belly and no red coloration. They have a short, conical beak that is perfect for cracking seeds.

House finches are found in a variety of habitats, including urban and suburban areas, farms, and open woodlands. They are almost entirely herbivores and their diet consists of seeds, buds, and fruits. They are frequent visitors to bird feeders and are known to eat a wide variety of seeds.

House finches are highly social and are often seen in flocks, especially during the winter. Their song is a cheerful, varied warble that often ends in a sharp, rising note. They are also known for their aggressive behavior around bird feeders and during the breeding season.