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Discussion => Behaviour => Topic started by: orchidpoet on April 16, 2018, 12:08:09 AM

Title: House Finch Coloration
Post by: orchidpoet on April 16, 2018, 12:08:09 AM

I have seen some male house finches with red patches on the legs and feet. However, I also saw a female finch with colors on the legs and feet.

Is it a real female or an juvenile male?

Thanks!

Title: Re: House Finch Coloration
Post by: orchidpoet on April 16, 2018, 02:30:51 PM

For instance, this male house finch has one red leg

https://charline.pixels.com/featured/house-finch-breeding-pair-charline-xia.html

(https://charline.pixels.com/featured/house-finch-breeding-pair-charline-xia.html)