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House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

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Field Notes

Description:

House finches are our most common visitor to our bird feeder. The males have brown wings and a brown tail [the tail has a reddish tint to it] The male also has a reddish-pink stomach and a short brown beak. His back also has a reddish tint. The female is all brown.

Habitat:

Snapped this photo when Mister finch visited our feeder

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Comments (2)
Carol Snow Milne
I have a feeder and love to watch my "pets". One time there was even a mouse and raccoon at the feeder.

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Backyard birds of Northeastern USA
Photographed
PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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