House finch
Haemorhous mexicanus
The house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a North American bird in the finch family.
About the House finch
The house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a North American bird in the finch family. It is native to Mexico and southwestern United States, but has since been introduced to the eastern part of North America and Hawaiʻi; it is now found year-round in almost all parts of the United States and most of Mexico, with breeding grounds well into Canada as far north as northern Alberta. There are estimated to be 40 million house finches across North America, making it the second-most populous finch, just behind the American goldfinch. The house finch and the other two American rosefinches (Cassin's and purple finch) are placed in the genus Haemorhous.
Fun Facts About House finch
- There are estimated to be 40 million house finches across North America, making it the second-most populous finch, just behind the American goldfinch.
- It is native to Mexico and southwestern United States, but has since been introduced to the eastern part of North America and Hawaiʻi; it is now found year-round in almost all parts of the United States and most of Mexico, with breeding grounds well into Canada as far north as northern Alberta.
Conservation Status
The House finch is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Fringillidae |
| Genus | Haemorhous |
| Species | Haemorhous mexicanus |
Range & Habitat
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