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Male House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

Photo by AshleyAkers
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small bird the size and brown color of a Sparrow except for the bright red color on its head.

Notes:

Spotted around a birdfeeder.

Species ID Suggestions

House Finch (Male)

Carpodacus mexicanus

Reference Link
HeatherMiller
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Comments (3)
HeatherMiller
You're welcome Ashley. I just spotted one on my bird feeder yesterday. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6621711
HeatherMiller
Wiki has a rather unhelpful picture of the male. So a search for it and you'll see better pictures elsewhere.

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PublishedJune 28, 2011

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