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House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

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Description:

Small finch. Males (pictured) are magenta to reddish pink on head,breast and rump with brown nape,brown streaked wings and brown streaked cream underside. Slight fork in brown tail.

Habitat:

Woodland and fence line near bay.

Notes:

This vibrant bird was busy eating seeds from tall wild grasses.

Reference Links:

House Finch - Carpodacus mexicanus - Overview, House Finch, House Finch, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedJuly 21, 2013

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