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House Finch
Don't get the house finch mixed up with the purple finch! It's an easy thing to do. Learn how to attract a house finch to your yard, and listen to its song.
Photo: Roland Jordahl
Scientific Name:
Carpodacus mexicanus
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Family:
Finch.
Length:
6 inches.
Wingspan:
9-1/2 inches.
Distinctive Markings:
Males have reddish foreheads, breasts and rumps. Females and juveniles are streaked grayish brown. All have brown-streaked bellies.
Nest:
Low in shrubs, door wreaths or hanging flowerpots; lays four to five spotted bluish-white eggs.
Song:
A varied warble, often ending in a long "veeerrr."
Habitat:
Any wooded area or backyard.
Diet:
Seeds of berries and weeds.
Backyard Favorites:
Nyjer, sunflower, mixed birdseed, peanuts, fruit, suet and sugar water.
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