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House Finch female

Carpodacus mexicanus

Photo by joanbstanley
Published on Project Noah
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31.1091, -97.497

Field Notes

Description:

Female is brown-streaked overall. Bill is short and slightly decurved. Feeds mostly on seeds, takes some insects and fruits. Swift bounding flight.

Habitat:

Native sunflowers in wildlife habitat yard.

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House Finch

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PublishedSeptember 13, 2013

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