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Swede’s Photographs

House Finch on a Rainy Day

When I first examined this photograph, I wasn't certain of the bird species. There was a momentary tinge of excitement because I'm always hoping for a new species to show up in my backyard. But the excitement faded quickly as I discovered it is a male house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), perhaps a juvenile. It’s suitable for a close-up because there’s hardly any loss in detail.

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"The image shows a house finch perched on a wooden surface. The bird has a lovely mix of brown and beige feathers with darker streaks, and there's a hint of red on its head and chest. The background features a wooden panel and a glass surface with some water droplets, behind which you can see various small stones or seeds. The details and intricate patterns of the bird's feathers are beautifully captured, making this image quite fascinating for bird enthusiasts and photographers." - Copilot
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House Finch in Detail

Here is a close up of a male house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) near my backyard shed.

"The red of a male House Finch comes from pigments contained in its food during molt (birds can’t make bright red or yellow colors directly). So the more pigment in the food, the redder the male. This is why people sometimes see orange or yellowish male House Finches. Females prefer to mate with the reddest male they can find, perhaps raising the chances they get a capable mate who can do his part in feeding the nestlings." - allaboutbirds.org

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The image shows a male house finch perched on a black metal arch, facing left. The finch's vibrant reddish head is cocked slightly to the left, as if examining something with its sparkling black eyes. Its black beak is closed, with the tip of the upper mandible overlapping the lighter lower mandible. The bird's plumage features striking dark and light brown streaks, and its folded tail extends straight back. In the background, a contrasting red and white structure creates a captivating and vivid scene.
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