House Finch
NameHouse Finch
Common NameHouse Finch
Scientific NameHaemorhous mexicanus
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsMales have rosy red on the forehead, supercilium, throat, and breast, often extending to the rump, with the intensity of red varying. The rest of their plumage is streaky brown, with a paler belly. Females are dull brown with blurry streaks throughout, lacking the red coloration.
Vocalization / CallTheir song is a long, jumbled, cheerful warble, often ending with an upward inflection. Calls include a sharp 'cheep' or 'whit'.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsurban, suburban, desert, grassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the western United States and Mexico, the House Finch was introduced to the eastern United States in the 1940s and has since spread widely across most of North America.
Identifying Featuresrosy red head and breast (males), streaky brown plumage, small, conical bill, jumbled warbling song
Description
The House Finch is a small, streaky brown finch, with males distinguished by rosy red coloration on the head, breast, and rump. They are common in urban and suburban environments, often seen at bird feeders and known for their cheerful, jumbled song.
