house finch

noun

: a small finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) that has a male with a red head, breast, and rump and that is native to Mexico and the western U.S. and has been introduced in the eastern U.S.

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Finches are a good example of the instinct toward seasonal flocking, with both the red house finches and the yellow goldfinches gathering in large flocks of dozens to hundreds. —

Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024 The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies in the summer, while goldfinches, house finches, and pine siskins enjoy their seeds through the fall and winter. —

Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024 Goldfinches, house finches, juncos, and chickadees particularly love aster seeds. —

Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024 Adult males are identifiable by their rosy-red faces and chests, but differences in diet can cause some house finches to look yellow or orange instead. —

Cecilia Garzella, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for house finch