House Finches are native to western North America but were introduced in the east.Their colour, particularly the red plumage of the male varies according to diet. They’re attractive little birds, although quite common I rarely seem them.
Yes, we get a fair number. They seem to do a long chattering and chirping song and it ends with a long chirrrrp that makes it sound like they’re scolding and lecturing and then this last chirp is the punctuation mark.
I have noticed the males here in my new home state/area are redder than the ones we had back in Silicon Valley. It’s neat. I love their red heads and chests. One of the few red birds we have out here!
June 8, 2020 at 5:12 pm
I’ve seen them in my yard this year but have yet to catch one on camera! Wonderful capture!
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June 12, 2020 at 2:30 pm
Thank you!
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June 5, 2020 at 7:35 am
I saw one once here in Connecticut. Love your picture!
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June 6, 2020 at 9:05 am
Thanks very much!
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June 4, 2020 at 6:12 pm
I love listening to them chatter and scold as if they’re having a conversation with each other … which, of course, they ARE!
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June 5, 2020 at 6:53 am
I’m not familiar with their behaviour, do you see many out your way?
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June 5, 2020 at 12:23 pm
Yes, we get a fair number. They seem to do a long chattering and chirping song and it ends with a long chirrrrp that makes it sound like they’re scolding and lecturing and then this last chirp is the punctuation mark.
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June 6, 2020 at 9:23 am
Very vocal. 😊
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June 4, 2020 at 10:00 am
I have noticed the males here in my new home state/area are redder than the ones we had back in Silicon Valley. It’s neat. I love their red heads and chests. One of the few red birds we have out here!
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June 4, 2020 at 1:24 pm
I’ve seen them both red and rose coloured. They are attractive little birds!
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June 4, 2020 at 7:26 am
Nice Belinda! They are fun to watch & photograph!
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June 4, 2020 at 8:51 am
Thanks, Reed!
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