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House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

Photo by ceherzog
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The male is showy with red markings on the head..the female looks like a little brown bird!

Habitat:

urban setting

Notes:

I see other postings of House Finches today...so I thought I would toss mine into the mix....they seem to be abundant here right now...and they sing such a pretty song.

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Comments (2)
ceherzog
It could be better...I was walking Mango when I saw it and had to hold her leash with one had and the camera with the other! Such a pretty boy though.

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PublishedMay 21, 2011

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