Cassin's Finch
© Laura Erickson
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What they eat: These finches primarily eat buds, berries, and seeds. Attract them to your backyard with sunflower or nyjer at platform, tube, and hopper feeders. |
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Where they live: They reside in the forested mountains of western North America, from southern Canada down through the U.S. to northern Mexico. |
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Did you know? Their red crown feathers are caused by eating colorful foods, like the orange berries of firethorn plants. |
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How they sound: They sing a warbling, rollicking song that includes mimicked calls of other birds. |
To learn more, visit the Cornell Lab's free website: www.allaboutbirds.org.
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