House Finch

Overview

House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A finch, the male with a rosy-red head and breast; originally western, now widespread across the US; a common feeder bird with a cheerful warbling song.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Haemorhous; binomial: Haemorhous mexicanus; authority: (Müller, PLS, 1776). Typical size: 13-14cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.