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Carpodacus 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. Female is brown-streaked overall. Bill is short and slightly decurved. Feeds mostly on seeds, takes some insects and fruits. Swift bounding flight.
Backyard landscaped with native plants.
Spotted on Nov 4, 2013
Submitted on Dec 7, 2013
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