




Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finches are cheerful little birds with bright colors. They love to sing and can often be seen hopping around backyards and parks.
Habitat: Urban areas, gardens, and parks
The House Finch is a small, streaky brown bird, with males distinguished by rosy red on their head, breast, and rump. Females lack the red, appearing uniformly streaky brown. They have a relatively short, conical beak and a notched tail.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
119
House Finches often visit backyard bird feeders, showing little fear of people!
Males with the brightest red feathers are often considered the healthiest and best at finding food!
Originally from western North America, they were accidentally introduced to the East Coast in the 1940s!
They can mimic parts of other birds' songs, mixing them into their own cheerful tunes!
House Finch males can display bright red feathers by eating special pigments, which helps them attract a mate.
House Finch has a powerful, cone-shaped beak that helps them crack open even the toughest seeds with ease.
House Finches can build their nests in many surprising spots, helping them thrive in cities and suburbs.
These small birds primarily eat seeds, fruits, and buds, often found in gardens and wild areas.

Accipiter cooperii
A common predator in suburban areas.

Felis catus
A significant threat to ground-foraging birds.
Helianthus annuus
Feeds on seeds, especially from bird feeders.
Juniperus virginiana
Uses dense foliage for nesting and roosting.
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
House Finches are friendly and not dangerous. Just enjoy watching them from a distance!
12.5-15 cm
20-25 cm
0.016-0.027 kg
2-7 years
40 km/h
These small birds primarily eat seeds, fruits, and buds, often found in gardens and wild areas.
Urban areas, gardens, and parks
Foraging
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Michigan, US
You might spot African Lion, Komodo Dragon, and Brown Bear.
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Nebraska, US
You might spot African Lion, Giraffes, and Tiger.
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Massachusetts, US
You might spot Virginia Bluebells and Great Golden Digger Wasp.
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Maryland, US
You might spot White-Tailed Deer and Japanese Knotweed.
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Connecticut, US
You might spot Aurelia Aurita and Whitespotted Bamboo Shark.
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Illinois, US
You might spot White Mulberry, House Finch, and Scissor Grinder.
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