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Cassin's Finch

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's Finch is a small, colorful bird that loves to sing! They have bright red heads and are often found in trees and shrubs, making their homes in beautiful places.

Habitat: Forests and shrublands

Appearance

The Cassin's Finch has a robust, streaky brown body with a slightly peaked head. Males are distinctive with a bright rose-red crown, which is less extensive than the House Finch. Females lack red and are streaky brownish-gray, differing from the Purple Finch by having finer streaking and a more defined facial pattern.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyFringillidaeGenusHaemorhous
Cassin's Finch
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Cassin's Finch

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

1

Interesting facts

Cassin's Finches sometimes hang upside down to pick seeds directly from pine cones!

Male finches perform a special 'song flight' display to impress females during mating season!

They often drink water from melting snow patches, even in chilly weather!

Young Cassin's Finches are fed a diet rich in insects by their parents when they are tiny.

Special abilities

Ability

Seed Cracker Beak

Cassin's Finch has a strong, cone-shaped beak that helps them crack open tough conifer seeds with ease.

Ability

Mountain Dweller

Cassin's Finch can live in high-altitude mountain forests because they are adapted to cooler temperatures.

Ability

Melodious Songster

Cassin's Finch can produce a beautiful, warbling song to attract mates and claim their territory.

Measurements & details

Length
14-16 cm
Wingspan
24-28 cm
Weight
0.02-0.027 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
3-6
Incubation
12-14 days
Migration Distance
500 km

Diet & Feeding

Mainly seeds and tree buds, but also enjoys berries and a few insects.

Age differences: Young are primarily fed soft seeds and insects by their parents.

Primary Foods

  • Conifer seeds
  • Tree buds
  • Berries
  • Dandelion seeds
  • Small insects

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus ponderosa

Feeds on the seeds from the cones of this common pine tree.

eats

Douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Extracts seeds from the cones of Douglas-fir trees in its habitat.

eaten by

Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

Predatory hawks like the Cooper's Hawk hunt finches in their forest habitat.

shelters

Engelmann Spruce

Picea engelmannii

Builds its cup-shaped nests high in the branches of spruce trees.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Cassin's Finch?

The easiest way to identify Cassin's Finch is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Cassin's Finch?

14-16 cm

What is Cassin's Finch's wingspan?

24-28 cm

How much does Cassin's Finch weigh?

0.02-0.027 kg

How long does Cassin's Finch live?

2-5 years

How fast can Cassin's Finch move?

45 km/h

What does Cassin's Finch eat?

Mainly seeds and tree buds, but also enjoys berries and a few insects.

Where is Cassin's Finch usually found?

Forests and shrublands

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