C'Ann Underwood
P2150117--House Finch
House Finch: Resident from southeastern Canada to Mexico. Introduced to eastern North America, where it is now widespread in cities and residential areas. In the west, preferred habitats include chaparral, deserts, orchards, and suburban areas. Now widely distributed throughout much of the U.S. and Mexico.
The coloring of the male House Finch can range from deep red to golden yellow, depending on available diet during molting.
Originally they were brought from the Southwest to Long Island as caged birds. In 1940, a small population was released into the wild and flourished. They have since spread throughout the eastern and Midwestern United States.
Considered a pest by some, they are susceptible to chronic infections that can spread to other feeder visitors and commercial poultry.
A group of house finches are collectively known as a "development" of finches.
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P2150117--House Finch
House Finch: Resident from southeastern Canada to Mexico. Introduced to eastern North America, where it is now widespread in cities and residential areas. In the west, preferred habitats include chaparral, deserts, orchards, and suburban areas. Now widely distributed throughout much of the U.S. and Mexico.
The coloring of the male House Finch can range from deep red to golden yellow, depending on available diet during molting.
Originally they were brought from the Southwest to Long Island as caged birds. In 1940, a small population was released into the wild and flourished. They have since spread throughout the eastern and Midwestern United States.
Considered a pest by some, they are susceptible to chronic infections that can spread to other feeder visitors and commercial poultry.
A group of house finches are collectively known as a "development" of finches.
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