Red Finch (House Finch) the bright red coloration of male finches depends on their diet—specifically the pigments in the food they eat (carotenoids). Some turn more orange or yellow if they eat fewer red-pigment-rich foods! Originally native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, House Finches now thrive in urban and suburban areas across North America. They’re regulars at backyard feeders. They were illegally released in New York in the 1940s by pet traders. Surprisingly, they adapted and spread

19K views · 157 reactions | not just feeding, it is passing on the hope of life. Adult male House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is regurgitating to feed a juvenile. #housefinch #birds | Birds of nature | Facebook

This House Finch was successfully rehabilitated after her foot got stuck in a metal clip attached to a bird feeder, injuring one of her feet. Despite these injuries, this finch made a great recovery and was successfully released back home! While many people enjoy feeding birds, they are not without risk, unintentional entrapments being one of them. More commonly we receive finches from areas where feeders aren't being cleaned appropriately, which causes spread of various diseases like mycoplasmo