House Finch

Description:

House finches have small bodies with fairly large beaks and slightly flat heads. Their wings are short and most have a shallow notch in their tail. Males are known for their red heads and upper breasts and streaky brown backs, bellies, and tails. Females, on the other hand, are gray-brown with thick, blurry streaks.

Habitat:

House finches can be found inhabiting areas with buildings, lawns, small conifers, and urban centers. They are also seen in rural areas around barns and stables. They are native to the West, where they inhabit dry desert, desert grassland, oak savannah, and open coniferous forests.

Notes:

House finches generally eat plant materials, such as seeds, buds, and fruits. In the wild, they feed on wild mustard seeds, knotweed, thistle, mulberry, and cactus. Although they are usually resident, some migrate short distances during the winter.