House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)

The House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a small, familiar songbird found throughout Southern California. Males are easily recognized by their reddish-orange coloring on the head, throat, and chest, although the intensity of the color varies depending on their diet. They feed primarily on seeds, grains, buds, and fruits and are frequent visitors to backyard bird feeders. Their cheerful, warbling songs and willingness to live near people make them one of the more recognizable backyard birds.