Species · GBIF taxon 8323485
Haemorhous mexicanus
haemorhous mexicanusAlso known as Hollywood Finch, Linnet, Red-fronted Finch
House finches are cheerful, highly social songbirds that have adapted spectacularly to human landscapes, often nesting in hanging flower pots, wreaths, and building ledges. Males display a vibrant, strawberry-red wash across their face and breast, a color derived directly from the carotenoid pigments in the seeds they eat. Their bubbly, warbling songs are a constant soundtrack in suburban neighborhoods throughout the year.
SongbirdAdaptableVocalist
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunflower Seeds
- Thistle Seeds
- Tree Buds
Predators
- Domestic Cats
- Cooper's Hawks
- American Crows
ThreatsHouse finch eye disease (conjunctivitis) and window collisions
HabitatsSuburban gardens, urban parks, deserts, and forest edges
Life spanUp to 11 years in the wild
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyFringillidae
- GenusHaemorhous
- Specieshaemorhous mexicanus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Feeder Hygiene: Clean tube feeders regularly with a dilute bleach solution to prevent the spread of avian conjunctivitis.
- Water Source: Provide a shallow birdbath with fresh water to attract these frequent bathers to your yard.
- Nesting Shelters: Leave hanging baskets or porch wreaths undisturbed during spring, as these are favorite nesting sites.
Predator "Cooper's Hawk - immature" by Kaaren Perry is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. · cc-by
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Close Relative 
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