The Male House Finch is another bird that is abundant and friendly at our feeders.
Males have a red head and upper breast...
the girls are a streaked brown, minus all the pretty red.
Males have a red head and upper breast...
the girls are a streaked brown, minus all the pretty red.
They eat a variety of seed, and favor sunflower seeds and thistle.
They also use the birdbath to both bath and drink.
They also use the birdbath to both bath and drink.
That is a handsome male indeed. It is a common species here too. I wonder if you know that it was not originally found in the east. It was commonly kept kept as a cage bird because of its beautiful song, and about fifty years ago a number of birds escaped from JFK Airport [I think it was still called Idlewild back then) and it has subsequently established itself in the east. It was originally only found west of the Rocky Mountains. Unfortunately this species is very prone to conjunctivitis.
ReplyDeleteHe is a gorgeous creature! Great photos, Debbie.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos. Bravo. :) Greetings from Poland. :)
ReplyDeleteHello, Debbie! Pretty House Finch. I love the photos, the bohek background is lovely, beautiful colors. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteWe have them too. Used to call them Purple Finch, as opposed to Gold Finch.
ReplyDeleteI wish these guys were in Central FL...they're so cute.
ReplyDeleteThese are pretty birds. I have them at my feeders as well.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I love the background, too!
ReplyDeleteThey seem to have such an inquisitive look about them.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots.
All the best Jan
I am delighted with this bird and your photos. Regards.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these little guys. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteHe is so pretty, we don't see these very often at our feeder, so neat to see such great close up pictures of him. I love the ones of his head tilted!
ReplyDeleteWhy oh why are all the male birdies pretty than the female?? You do see the prettiest birds, Debbie; they must know they are going to have their photo taken. =)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love the little head tilt in the first and third photos!
xo.
Those were a frequent visitor to our feeders back in Oregon (in our former life) ... you are doing your best to make me homesick today, between the tulips and the finches I remember from our old home. (Well, Oregon is still our home, but we don't get back there in time to see Spring flowers. I might be able to find a house finch ;>)!)
ReplyDeleteThe colors on this little one are beautiful. I often wonder why the males are more colorful the the females. It is so true of ducks. Loved this one! Blessings and hugs~
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to pay better attention to what species of birds stop by my place now and then. I have a lot to learn!
ReplyDeleteMr. House Finch sure is handsome.