House Finch

The house finch is a bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is native to western North America and has been introduced to the eastern half of the continent and Hawaii. This species and the other American rosefinches are placed in the genus Haemorhous.

Lifespan: 11 years old

Favorite Food: seeds, buds, berries

Nest Time: about 12-15 days

Predators: domestic cats, Cooper's hawks and sharp-shinned hawks

Illness: House Finch eye disease (or Mycoplasmal conjunctivitis)

Mating Season: between March and August

Mass: 0.67 – 0.78 oz.

Conservation Status: Least Concern