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House Finch

Haemorhous mexicanus

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Small body and a large thick beak. Females and immatures are heavily streaked. Males are red on head and breast with streaky brown back, belly and tail.

Habitat:

Resting in the crepe myrtle after visiting the birdbath.

Reference Links:

House finch, House Finch, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedAugust 22, 2014

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