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House Finch
Carpodacus mexicanus
31.109, -97.4971
Field Notes
Description:
Medium-sized finch with brown-streaked back and wings, and brown-streaked white underparts. Head, throat, and rump are typically pink-red; yellow to orange variants may occur. Tail is relatively long and weakly notched. 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.
Notes:
This finch was part of a small group of finches that flew in to get the sunflower seeds.
Reference Links:
House Finch
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 13, 2013
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