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House finch, male

Carpodacus mexicanus

Description:

In most cases, adult males' heads, necks and shoulders are reddish. This color sometimes extends to the belly and down the back, between the wings. Male coloration varies in intensity with the seasons and is derived from the berries and fruits in its diet.

Habitat:

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The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

Lovely spotting

Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Nov 15, 2013
Submitted on Dec 20, 2013

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