House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finches are common backyard birds that frequently visit feeders. Males are recognizable by their rosy-red heads and breasts.
Quick identification
Look for a small finch with a rounded body, streaked brown back, and red coloring concentrated around the head and breast of males.
At a glance
House Finch quick facts
Size
small
Wingspan
7.9–9.8 inches
Habitat
Suburban areas, cities, open woodland, and backyards
Diet
Seeds, berries, buds, and plant material
Identification
How to identify a House Finch
Look for a small finch with a rounded body, streaked brown back, and red coloring concentrated around the head and breast of males.
Behavior
House Finches commonly travel in small flocks and are frequent visitors to seed feeders.
What does the House Finch sound like?
A cheerful, slightly warbling song made up of several musical notes.
Appearance
Male vs. female
Male
Males have reddish coloring on the forehead, throat, breast, and sometimes the back.
Female
Females are brown and heavily streaked without the red coloring seen in males.
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