In March 1942, a flock of seven house finches was discovered on Long Island. This was highly unusual, since at the time, house finches were typically found only west of the Mississippi River, ...

Habitat: Native to open and desert habitats, but have expanded their range, naturally and through introductions, and now can be found in almost any kind of human-altered habitat. Lifespan: 8-9 years ...

Here is an assertion that might startle you: "One of the most notable ornithological events of the 20th century has been the spread of the house finch. ..." That's from the American Ornithological ...