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	House Finch
		Everywhere, the House Finch is a gregarious bird, forming loose flocks in breeding season, and flocks that may number into the hundreds in the winter.
		House Finches are slim, sparrow-sized birds (5.0 to 5.75 inches in length) with short, stubby conical bills and square-tipped tails.
		Purple and Cassin's finches lack the strong facial pattern of a House Finch, which is created by the sharp separation of the "headband" from the throat by a brown cheek patch; the backs of Purple and Cassin's Finches are tinged reddish with brown streaks.
	www.bright.net /~miley1/house-finch.htm (711 words)

	house Finch
		House finches owe their red color to carotenoid pigments in their food; occasionally you may see yellow or orange individuals, if their diet lacks these pigments.
		House finches are not reported to be agricultural pests in South Dakota, despite their love for sunflower seeds at feeders.
		House finches, unlike house sparrows that were introduced to the United States from Europe, are native to North America.
	www.northern.edu /natsource/BIRDS/Housef1.htm (776 words)

	EID V3 N1: Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis in Wild Songbirds: The Spread of a New Contagious Disease in a Mobile Host ...
		Subsequently the disease was reproduced by inoculation of unaffected house finches with a finch-derived MG isolate (Fischer, unpublished data).
		The percentage of participants reporting diseased house finches has steadily increased since the survey began: House finches with conjunctivitis were reported by 11% of 1,413 participants in November 1994, by 17.3% of 1,239 participants in March 1995, by 28.1% of 769 participants in November 1995, and by 35.8% of 1,047 participants in March 1996.
		House finches are well adapted to human land use practices; they nest and feed in open areas around buildings and farms, as well as in suburban settings with ornamental trees and shrubbery.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol3no1/fischer2.htm (2085 words)

	Syntactic Structure in House Finch Song
		When a singing finch was encountered, recording of that bird began immediately and continued until the bird ceased singing, the end of the current tape was reached, or another singing House Finch intruded upon the session.
		Lacking clear and compelling evidence for the existence of grammar rules in House Finch singing behavior, one might be tempted to invoke the principle of parsimony to establish rote memorization as the preferred hypothesis.
		That significantly different conclusions could be drawn from different populations of House Finches can be clearly seen by comparing the results of research conducted in different regions of the U.S. (Mundinger [12] in New York and Connecticut, Bitterbaum and Baptista [1] in California, Pytte [14] in Wisconsin, and Tracy and Baker [18] in Colorado).
	jom-emit.cfpm.org /2002/vol6/majoros_w.html (5871 words)

	Finch at exZOOberance!
		Finch, common name given to several unrelated groups of seed-eating birds including the true finches, the Hawaiian honeycreepers, and a family of tiny birds of tropical and subtropical areas of Eurasia.
		The house finch, the purple finch, and Cassin's finch are native to North America; the rosefinches are found throughout Asia.
		Yellow finches belong to the genus Sicalis, brush finches to the genus Atlapetes, and warbling finches to the genus Poospiza, all of the family Emberizidae.
	www.exzooberance.com /virtual%20zoo/they%20fly/finch/finch.htm (534 words)

	The Aviary: House Finch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The little 5 to 6-inch House Finch is bright red on the crown, breast and rump.
		The House Finch lives in chaparral, deserts and orchards, as well as canyons and suburbs and ranches of the West.
		House finches are omnivorous: they feed on both insect pests and on grass and weed seeds.
	aviary.owls.com /house_finch/house_finch.html (147 words)

	Bird watching information on house finch nesting, feeding habits
		Before 1936, the male house finch was kept in pet stores and sold as "Hollywood Finches," because of it's plumage and pleasant songs.
		House finches have been known to raise more than two broods in a season.
		The House Finch forages both on the ground and in trees.
	www.wild-bird-watching.com /house-finch.html (395 words)

	House Finch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The House Finch, Carpodacus mexicanus, is a medium-sized finch.
		Birds which were brought in illegally as caged birds to New York City were released so that the vendors could avoid prosecution.
		They spread rapidly and, in areas that are not forested, have displaced the resident Purple Finch.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/House_Finch (207 words)

	House Finch Conjuctivitis
		A new condition called house finch conjunctivitis that was first discovered during the winter of 1993 - 1994 is spreading through feeder bird populations in the eastern United States, affecting mainly house finches.
		The house finch, a native of the western United States, was accidentally introduced to the eastern United States in 1940 when a New York city pet store owner released illegally-held finches to avoid prosecution.
		House finches live in a variety of habitats, especially urban areas, and nest in both evergreens and man-made structures.
	filebox.vt.edu /users/reallen/Thesis.html (1512 words)

	Learn About the House Finch at Wild Birds Forever!
		The House Finch is a common visitor to most backyard feeding stations.
		The diet of the House Finch consists primarily of plant food, although they will eat a few insects and feed them to their young in Spring.
		The best way to attract House Finches to your backyard is to offer fl oil sunflower seed and a source of water.
	www.birdsforever.com /finch.html (294 words)

	Winged Wisdom Pet Bird Magazine - Finches: Nature's Small Jewels - Pet Birds
		Those species of finches that are mimickers in the wild may learn to talk better than the rest of their kin.
		Finches raised by their parents can be tamed; however, like any bird, it takes lots of work and patience.
		Others types of finches, such as bronze winged mannikins and stars may also breed in cages; however, it would probably prove helpful for the beginning breeder to research the species that she or he wishes to keep.
	www.birdsnways.com /wisdom/ww24eiv.htm (2267 words)

	House Finch
		The House Finch, or Linnet, is originally a species of the Western USA and Mexico.
		House Finches began making sporadic appearances in Indiana in the mid 1970's, and were first recorded on the Indiana Audubon Society May count in 1980.
		In recent years, House Finch populations have suffered from a contagious bacterial infection that causes blindness and eventually death.
	www.wbu.com /chipperwoods/photos/housefinch.htm (562 words)

	Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
		If the House Finch Nest Survey receives enough data about House Finch reproduction, Lab researchers may be able to determine the reasons for this variable pattern.
		Cowbirds are brood parasites, which means female cowbirds lay their eggs in other birds' nests, including those of House Finches, and the cowbird young often outcompete the host bird's own babies for food.
		Because of their preference for nesting near humans, House Finches are more tolerant of disturbance than are most species, but tips are provided nonetheless on how to check nests safely and efficiently, to minimize disturbance to the nest.
	www.birds.cornell.edu /pr/HOFINS.html (797 words)

	LOS NEWS/NO. 183 - NOVEMBER 1998
		House Finch is a relative newcomer to Louisiana.
		House Finch numbers increase during the winter as northern birds move south to winter, and as individuals congregate at feeding stations.
		Purple Finch is a regular at feeders, but many individuals may be found foraging away from feeders on pinecone crops, especially in pinewoods of the northeastern part of the state.
	losbird.org /los_news_183_98nov.htm (2671 words)

	House Finch "Eye" Disease, NF97-355
		House finches historically were found in the western United States, including western parts of Nebraska.
		One concern is the potential spread of this disease from house finches to goldfinches or other native bird species, especially at feeding stations or at wildlife rehabilitation centers where these species come together.
		If mycoplasmosis is observed in house finches in western portions of the state, in species other than house finches, or in any other unusual circumstance, please report the observation to your local Cooperative Extension office, any Nebraska Game and Parks Commission District Office, or to Dr.
	www.ianr.unl.edu /pubs/wildlife/nf355.htm (1405 words)

	All About Birds
		Formerly the common red finch at eastern bird feeders, the Purple Finch has been displaced in many areas by the introduced House Finch.
		In the East, competition with the introduced House Finch may be responsible for the decline.
		The decline of the Purple Finch in the East may be partly explained by competition with the introduced House Finch.
	www.birds.cornell.edu /programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Purple_Finch.html (257 words)

	Georgia Wildlife Web Site; birds: Carpodacus mexicanus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The House Finch nests in a variety of habitats, including trees, nest boxes or other cavities, ledges on buildings, on top of another old nest, or very rarely on the ground.
		The main diet of the House Finch is seeds, fruits, and other plant material, which it gathers from the ground or vegetation.
		The House Finch occurs in the western and eastern United States all year, but is absent from the Great Plains area.
	museum.nhm.uga.edu /gawildlife/birds/passeriformes/cmexicanus.html (545 words)

	House Finch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The house finch also is found in arid scrub and brush, thorn bush, oak-juniper woodlands, cultivated lands, and savanna (American Ornithologists' Union, 1983).
		House finches are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty, which forbids their capture and sale.
		This species was resident only in the western states until 1941, when it was introduced into New York City and, since then, the progeny of those birds have been abundant over the eastern and southeastern states and continue to spread across the continent (Cassidy, 1990).
	museum.utep.edu /chih/theland/animals/birds/housefin.htm (325 words)

	Wild Bird Diseases. Advice from WildBirds.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		House Finch eye disease is the most common ailment you may encounter.
		In House Finches, the disease is restricted to the eyes and sinus cavities.
		Other species besides House Finch that have been identified with the disease include American Goldfinch and Downy Woodpecker, both common feeder birds.
	www.wildbirds.com /protect_disease.htm (410 words)

	All About Birds
		The House Finch was originally a bird of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
		When nestling House Finches defecate, the feces are contained in a membranous sac, as in most birds.
		But House Finch parents do not remove them, and the sacs accumulate around the rim of the nest.
	www.birds.cornell.edu /programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/House_Finch.html (337 words)

	House Finch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		House finches are very small, and we have several in our backyard area.
		A male house finch at the feeder, June 2003.
		A house finch poses for the camera, September 19th, 2004.
	monroe.20m.com /finch.htm (130 words)

	House Finch
		Description : House Finches are slim, sparrow-sized birds (5.0 to 5.75 inches in length) with short, stubby conical bills and square-tipped tails.
		Both male and female House Finches are slimmer, shorter billed, and have more square-tipped, less- notched tails than the other two species.
		House Finch song and call recorded by Geoffrey A. Keller.
	birds.cornell.edu /BOW/HOUFIN (752 words)

	House Finches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The House Finch is a "new" bird to us in IL., since we were one of the last states to see its westward movement to meet up with the "native" population west of the Mississippi after its release from petstores in NY and I am very happy to see them at my feeders.
		On the other hand you have the House Finch which is often almost blinded by the eye disease conjunctivitis which seems to only affect a few species and none as severe at this finch.
		House Finches were caught in California and shipped to New York in the 40's.
	www.bestofbbml.audubon-omaha.org /hfinches.htm (7311 words)

	Managing House Sparrows
		Other "brown birds" sometimes confused with the house sparrow are the house wren, carolina wren, chipping sparrow, house finch, Eurasian Tree Sparrow (has a brown crown instead of the HOSPs grey crown, and it has a fl spot on its cheek that the HOSP doesn't have), and other song sparrows (e.g., white throated).
		If house sparrows are in your area, and you do not take steps to manage the population, the likelihood of successful nesting by native cavity nesters birds will be reduced.
		House sparrows may be reluctant to use a Gilbertson PVC box or other boxes made of PVC pipe.
	www.sialis.org /hosp.htm (11478 words)

	House Finch Nest Survey Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The House Finch Disease Survey is another Citizen Science project that encourages participants to watch their feeders and report on healthy and diseased finches.
		The House Finch Nest Survey is a great opportunity for Citizen Scientists to help researchers probe this question.
		The House Finch Nest Survey is a wonderful way to get to know some of your nesting neighbors and help researchers at the same time.
	www.birds.cornell.edu /hofi/nest_index.html?lk=high (304 words)

	Birds of Nova Scotia - Purple Finch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Breeding Nest: Composed of twigs and grass stems, rough exteriorly, lined variously with hair, fine rootlets, beard lichen when available, and occasionally wool from a sheep; usually placed near the top of a small or medium-sized spruce or fir in open woodland, sometimes so high as to be among the cone-bearing branchlets.
		The Purple Finch is quite impartial in this regard, building its nest just as often in our gardens as in remote forested areas.
		There is little justification for confusing the male of this species with any of our other birds, except possibly the House Finch, but the female is a different matter.
	museum.gov.ns.ca /mnh/nature/nsbirds/bns0402.htm (589 words)

	IV Birds - House Finch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		House Finch Disease Survey - Cornell University's "Lab of Ornithology" Web site has a citizen project to help monitor the spread of a mysterious disease among House Finches.
		First noticed in 1994 in the eastern population of Finches, the conjunctivitis appears as red, swollen, crusty eyes.
		House Finches - Informative page from Northern State University's "The Natural Source: An Educator's Guide to North Dakota's Natural Resources".
	www.imperial.cc.ca.us /birds/h-finch.htm (207 words)

	MHC Class II Pseudogene and Genomic Signature of a 32-kb Cosmid in the House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) -- Hess et ...
		MHC Class II Pseudogene and Genomic Signature of a 32-kb Cosmid in the House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) -- Hess et al.
		to the house finch sequences obtained for the polymorphism study.
		The fact that the orientation of the four nucleotides is the same at all scales in the image, i.e., within any given quadrant of any size, contributes to the fractal nature of the image.
	www.genome.org /cgi/content/full/10/5/613 (5759 words)

	House Finch
		House Finches are bubbly singers mixing in chatter and other indescribable sounds.
		Parent House Finches bring their young to back yard feeders shortly after fledging where they must shell the seeds for them for the first couple of days.
		To attract House Finches, also plant liquidambar (sweetgum) and birch trees, marigolds, zinneas and sunflowers.
	www.50birds.com /BPHouseFinch.htm (380 words)

	House Finch Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		I’m a researcher at Emory, studying the dynamics of Mycoplasmal conjunctivitis in House Finches in the Atlanta area.
		Mycoplasmal conjunctivitis (conjunctivitis means a swelling of the tissue surround the eye) is most likely what the finch at your feeder has, and it’s caused by an infection of the bacterium, Mycoplasma gallisepticum.
		House Finches infected with mycoplasmal conjunctivitis will often sit at feeders, usually alone, for longer time periods than healthy birds.
	www.atlantaaudubon.org /pages/housefinch.htm (488 words)

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