The red breast is clearly demarcated from a whitish ... greatly benefits the house finch populations. Only natural island populations appear to be threatened.

Here are some important things to look out for when you see a small red finch in your backyard. Watch your feeders in winter ...

If you just saw a flash of red in the backyard, it might be a house finch. This songbird is a common sight around these parts and, indeed, across the continent. According to the National Audubon ...