House Finch
Carpodacus mexicanus
35.0213, -101.91
Field Notes
Description:
A drab brown bird with streaking on the belly. Males have a red head and chest, but this guy was more orange. He was the prettiest house finch I had ever seen!
Habitat:
Found throughout much of North America, commonly in residential areas. There were a dozen or so of these hanging out at the feeders in Palo Duro Canyon SP
Reference Links:
House Finch
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 6, 2013
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