House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

The House Finch is a common feeder bird in Southern California. Originally only a resident of Mexico and the southwestern United States, they were introduced to eastern North America in the 1940s. The birds were sold illegally in New York City as “Hollywood Finches”. Originally only a resident of Mexico and the southwestern United States, they now range over most of the USA.

Pin It — **House Finch**
*(Carpodacus mexicanus)*

**Description:**
Poway, California. San Diego County.
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**Date Taken:** 2005:04:28 12:14

**Location:**

Poway Grove Park
Poway, California
United States
495.43 ft above sea level

**Camera Information:**
NIKON D2X, 280 mm, f/8.5, 1/250

**File Name:** JCD0970HouseFinch

© 2005 Jack Daynes, shadeTreeImaging.com

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