House Finch Identification - All About Birds
WEBHouse Finches are small-bodied finches with fairly large beaks and somewhat long, flat heads. The wings are short, making the tail seem long by comparison. Many finches have distinctly notched tails, but the House Finch has a relatively shallow notch in its tail.
House finch - Wikipedia
WEBThe House finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a North American bird in the finch family. It is native to Mexico and southwestern United States, but has since been introduced to the eastern part of North America and Hawaii; it is now found year-round in all parts of the United States and most of Mexico, with some residing near the border of Canada.
House Finch | Audubon Field Guide
WEBAdaptable, colorful, and cheery-voiced, House Finches are common from coast to coast today, familiar visitors to backyard feeders. Native to the Southwest, they are recent arrivals in the East.
House Finch Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WEBThe House Finch is a recent introduction from western into eastern North America (and Hawaii), but it has received a warmer reception than other arrivals like the European Starling and House Sparrow.
10 Fun Facts about the House Finch | Audubon
WEBDec 21, 2021 — 10 Fun Facts about the House Finch. These common and adaptable birds provide a welcome pop of color at feeders from coast to coast. But they weren’t always so ubiquitous. House Finches are vegetarians that eat seeds, flowers, and flower buds. This one found a redbud tree in full bloom.
House Finch or Purple Finch? Here’s How to Tell Them Apart
WEBDec 28, 2016 — Purple Finch es aren’t purple, and House Finch es don’t stick to houses. But that’s only the start of the confusion around these two doppelgangers. A red and brown bird at your feeder might be either one throughout much of the United States. So how can we tell them apart? First, consult a map.
Meet the Humble (but Adorable) House Finch - Birds and Blooms
WEBNov 15, 2021 — Learn how to identify and attract a house finch. Find out facts about the house finch nest, eggs, range, habitat and song.
House Finch - eBird
WEBExplore House Finch. Exotic species. Frequents suburban settings across North America, along with open woods, brushy field edges, and deserts.
House Finch - All About Birds
WEBWhere they live: Although they're most familiar to human-created habitats like buildings and lawns, House Finches also live in forest habitats. Their range has expanded over time and includes most of the U.S. and Mexico, as well as southern Canada.
House Finch - National Geographic
WEBThis attractive songbird is one of the most recognizable birds in the United States. Learn more about the house finch.