House Finch

The House Finch is often spotted in pairs atop bare branches or foraging near backyard feeders. The red coloring on the males' face and chest comes from pigments in the plant foods they eat, with the hue varying from red to orange or even yellow, depending on their diet before molting. Females lack this vibrant coloring, sporting streaked brown plumage instead. These adaptable birds are commonly found in both urban and rural areas.