House Finches
The House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a small songbird native to western North America. They were originally found only in the western United States and Mexico, but were introduced to the eastern United States in the 1940s and have since spread across the continent. House Finches have a brownish-gray body with streaks of brown and white, and a red patch on the head and upper chest in males. Females have a plain brown head and body with no red coloring. They have a short, conical bill that is adapted for cracking open seeds, and are often found at bird feeders where they feed on sunflower seeds and other small seeds. They are social birds and can be found in flocks, often seen perching on telephone wires and in bushes. House Finches are known for their sweet, warbling songs, which can be heard throughout the year.