Latin Name: Carpodacus mexicanus
Common Spanish Name: Fringilido Mexicano
7/7/11
At last, I have these guys identified. They are house finches. The bright guy in the middle is a male in breeding plumage. He's quite a sight. Thanks to Sr. Hoeflich for the help!
To learn more about the House Finch, click here.
Even before I knew what they were I wanted them to come back every year. There doesn't seem to be much I can do to encourage them. Although they spend most of their time foraging, they ignore my efforts to supplement their diet, and even though the spring has been very dry, they stay clear of the fountain.
