Preferred Seed:
Sunflower hearts, Millet, Sunflower seed
Description:
The House Finch is a small, social songbird commonly found in neighborhoods and backyard feeders. Males are known for their bright red head and chest, while females are brown with heavy streaking. House Finches are frequent feeder visitors and especially enjoy sunflower seeds.
Feeder Type:
Tube, Hopper, Platform
Nesting:
House Finches nest in small ledges or cavities on buildings, trees, hanging plants, or nest boxes. The female builds a cup shaped nest using grasses, twigs, and feathers.
Identification:
Males have red on the head, chest, and rump, while females are brown with heavy streaking and no red coloration.
Song Description:
A cheerful, warbling series of notes that often rises and falls in pitch. Their song is lively and musical and commonly heard in neighborhoods and parks.
How to Attract:
• Offer black oil sunflower seeds or sunflower hearts
• Use tube feeders with multiple perches
• Provide fresh water in a bird bath
• Maintain nearby shrubs and trees for shelter
• Keep feeders clean to help prevent disease
Fun Fact:
The red color of a male House Finch comes from pigments in the foods it eats. Males that eat more carotenoid rich foods often appear brighter red.
Residency:
Year round resident across most of the United States
Region:
United States, Northern Mexico, Southern Canada
Range Map:
Range Map © Chirp Nook
Best Seed Blend For
House Finch
House Finch
