It is unfortunate that humans have been responsible for moving a non-native species into Minnesota. However, on the plus side, house finches do seem to compete for house sparrow habitat and are ...

The flash of deep red at the bird feeder might have you guessing. Is it a Purple Finch? Something more exotic? Identifying the small, energetic birds that visit our yards can feel like a puzzle. One ...

In March 1942, a flock of seven house finches was discovered on Long Island. This was highly unusual, since at the time, house finches were typically found only west of the Mississippi River, ...

Here is an assertion that might startle you: "One of the most notable ornithological events of the 20th century has been the spread of the house finch. ..." That's from the American Ornithological ...