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House Finch

Scientific Name: Carpodacus mexicanus Family: Fringillidae Order: Passeriformes
Size: 5-6 inches Range: Throughout Western U.S. Habitat: "Cities, suburbs, open woods, backyard feeders."

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Photo 1 of 9.   Location: Morro Rock.   Date: 2004-11-26


Photo 2 of 9.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2004-12-26

"Male on left, female on right."


Photo 3 of 9.   Location: Maui.   Date: 2011-04-27


Photo 4 of 9.   Location: Backyard.   Date: 2003-11-01

The female has few identifiable features


Photo 5 of 9.   Location: Maui.   Date: 2011-04-27

Never seen a House Finch this orange-colored. A Hawaiian thing?


Photo 6 of 9.   Location: Fremont Baylands.   Date: 2012-01-04


Photo 7 of 9.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2010-07-05


Photo 8 of 9.   Location: Kathy's Backyard.   Date: 2010-07-05


Photo 9 of 9.   Location: Backyard.   Date: 2003-11-01