Haemorhous mexicanus
Least Concern
Often spotted in urban and suburban areas, the House Finch is a vibrant bird native to North America. With its warm red coloring and melodic song, it brings a touch of nature's charm into the bustling city life. This sociable finch is known for its adaptability, thriving in varied habitats from Canada to Mexico.
Red
Brown
Brown
Brown, White
White, Black
White, Black
Brown
Brown
Brown
Short
Light Grey
Light Grey
Light Grey
Pinkish Brown
Pinkish Brown
Pinkish Brown
Red forehead, throat and breast in males
Streaked underparts, no red coloring
Streaked underparts
Short and notched
Short and notched
Short and notched
13cm to 15cm
Length
20cm to 25cm
Wingspan
16g to 27g
Weight
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House Finch pair - Female (left) and Male (right)
Juvenile House Finch
House Finch in-flight
Female House Finch feeding her young at the nest
Close-up of a House Finch
Warbled song
Variety of chirps and trills, often repetitive
Sharp cheeps
Active during the day, roosting in trees at night
Social, often found in large flocks
Defends nesting sites
Non-migratory
Mixed with other finch species
Seeds, Berries
Feeds in trees, shrubs, and on the ground
Throughout the day
Picking
Supplements diet with insects during breeding season
None known
In trees, shrubs, or on buildings
Loose, open cup of twigs and grasses
April to August
Up to three, sometimes more
Small, pale blue-green with few black spots
Approximately 2cm x 1.5cm
2-7 eggs
Around 14 days
Approximately 2 weeks
Both parents feed chicks, females incubate the eggs and males will feed the female
North America, from Canada to Mexico
Urban and suburban areas, farmland, forest edges
Sea level to 2000m
Non-migratory
Urban, Suburban, Farmland, Forest edge
Temperate
Please note, this range and distribution map is a high-level overview, and doesn't break down into specific regions and areas of the countries.