wildcritters Nature Photography

LOCATION PHOTO #2197 

Croton on Hudson

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House Finch (m)

[Haemorhous mexicanus]

9/18/2022

Croton on Hudson NY

The reddish-orange plumage of mature males comes from carotenoids in the strictly vegetarian diet of the species.

Photo# 2197

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