House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus)
Sparrow sized finch
Conical bill
Pinkish red forehead, supercillium, breast and rump
Streaked belly and undertail couverts
Brown streaked wings and long brown tail
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House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) |
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Size
Length 5 - 6 inches, wingspan 9 - 10 inches
Weight
20 grams, 0.7 ounces
Habitat
East - urban, residential areas. West - desserts, orchards, coastal valleys
Nest
Tight open cup in bush, cavity or on a building. Built of twigs, grass, leaves debris, roots and feathers
Eggs
2 - 6 bluish lightly streaked or spotted eggs, incubation 12 - 14 days, fledge 11 - 19
Food
Seeds, some insects
Voice
A chirp similar to house sparrow, hoarse warbeling notes ending in a "zeee"
Characteristics
Feeder foods: Sunflower, Nyjer, Suet, Peanuts, Safflower, Millet. Fruit (apple)
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