House Finch

A bright red and brown-striped bird of the cities and suburbs, the House Finch comes readily to feeders. It also breeds in close association with people, and often chooses a hanging plant in which to put its nest.
Description
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* Medium-sized finch.
* Male bright red on head, chest, and rump; female brown and striped.
* Bill short and thick, with rounded top edge.
* Two thin white wingbars.

* Size: 13-14 cm (5-6 in)
* Wingspan: 20-25 cm (8-10 in)
* Weight: 16-27 g (0.56-0.95 ounces)

Sex Differences

Male red, female grayish brown with stripes.
Sound

Song a hoarse warble that goes up and down rapidly. Call note a sharp "cheep."

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Tags: bird, garden, spring
Uploaded: June 1, 2007
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1 comments

Stephen B Whatley wrote...
So delightful!


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