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House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

Description:

Males have a brown cap that contrasts with the red forehead and thick, blurry eyebrow. Throat, upper chest and rump are strongly red, while the back is gray brown with darker streaks.

Habitat:

House finches are very adaptable and can be found in a wide range of habitats, from arid deserts to open woodlands and shrubby fields. They are common in both urban and suburban areas as well

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1 Comment

Lenny2
Lenny2 11 years ago

looks like a male

Boone County High School
Spotted by a stud ent at Boone County High School

Oakbrook, Kentucky, USA

Spotted on Aug 29, 2012
Submitted on Sep 1, 2012

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