You're probably tired of birds mooching off your berries. Knowing the type of birds to watch out for will help you know the ...

Bright colors, however, are not genetically inherited. Like most birds, finches can’t actually make red or yellow pigment. Rather, these molting males incorporate pigments from the foods they eat.

House finches show up at bird feeders all year, but on most visits, their plumage is hardly eye-catching. They have dense brown streaking on the underside and a robust conical beak. Both males and ...

What Does a Cassin’s Finch Look Like? Male Cassin’s finches are hardly streaked, lending them a vibrant plumage. “To me, the Cassin’s finch always seems brighter,” says Dusty Downey, conservation ...

When bird-eating hawks move in to your neighborhood. ... House finches and goldfinches eat almost nothing but seeds, but they do have a taste for nectar and sometimes visit hummingbird feeders to ...

House finches also are among many bird species whose feathers are randomly colored red, orange, and yellow by what they eat. The key to color is plants containing the chemical carotenoid, a yellow ...

Calvin Finch: Your guide to feeding birds in San Antonio By Calvin Finch , Gardening Updated Oct 15, 2020 9:41 a.m. Two cardinals eating from a cup full of sunflower seed.

A classic bird identification challenge is separating House from Cassin’s Finches. Pictured are House Finches. The male House Finch has heavy streaking on the flanks that is lacking or faint on ...