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Haemorhous mexicanus
"Medium-sized finch with brown-streaked back and wings, and brown-streaked white underparts. Head, throat, and rump are typically pink-red; yellow to orange variants may occur. Tail is relatively long and weakly notched. Bill is short and slightly decurved. Feeds mostly on seeds, takes some insects and fruits. Swift bounding flight." Females are nondescript brown with streaking on the chest.
Open urban woodlands
Female
Spotted on Sep 12, 2012
Submitted on Sep 25, 2012
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