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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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.
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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
The house finch was found dead in a neighborhood of southeast Woodland between Harry Lorenzo Avenue, Parkland Avenue and Farmer’s Central Road.
—Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024
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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
The house finch was found dead in a neighborhood of southeast Woodland between Harry Lorenzo Avenue, Parkland Avenue and Farmer’s Central Road.
—Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 13 June 2024
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“House finch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20finch. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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