Cassin's Finch

Cassin's Finch (Haemorhous cassinii) is in the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,073 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.

Seasonal pattern in the national data: seasonal. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.

When to photograph Cassin's Finch: observations by month (U.S.)

About Cassin's Finch

Cassin's finch (Haemorhous cassinii) is a bird in the finch family, Fringillidae. This species and the other "American rosefinches" are placed in the genus Haemorhous.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.

Cassin's Finch by state

Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.

Related birds (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)

House FinchHaemorhous mexicanus

American GoldfinchSpinus tristis

Lesser GoldfinchSpinus psaltria

Pine SiskinSpinus pinus

Purple FinchHaemorhous purpureus

Evening GrosbeakHesperiphona vespertina

Red CrossbillLoxia curvirostra

RedpollAcanthis flammea

Photography tips

• Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
• Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
• Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
• Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.

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