House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is in the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 247,129 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph House Finch: observations by month (U.S.)
About House Finch
The house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a bird in the finch family Fringillidae. It is native to western North America, and has been introduced to the eastern half of the continent and Hawaii. This species and the other "American rosefinches" are placed in the genus Haemorhous.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
House Finch by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 75,642 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Texas | 30,218 | April | Nov–Sep |
| Arizona | 10,143 | April | Nov–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 8,974 | April | Oct–Aug |
| Washington | 7,059 | May | Apr–Mar |
| Illinois | 6,485 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Virginia | 6,312 | April | Dec–Aug |
| Oregon | 6,118 | May | Apr–Mar |
| South Carolina | 5,950 | May | Apr–Mar |
| North Carolina | 5,596 | April | Dec–Jul |
| Colorado | 5,595 | May | Apr–Mar |
| Massachusetts | 5,353 | April | Oct–Aug |
| Ohio | 5,298 | April | Nov–Aug |
| Maryland | 5,278 | April | Oct–Jul |
| New Mexico | 4,600 | April | Mar–Jun |
| New York | 4,492 | April | Oct–Aug |
| Tennessee | 4,217 | April | Nov–Jul |
| New Jersey | 3,802 | May | Oct–Aug |
| Utah | 3,564 | May | Apr–Mar |
| Florida | 3,157 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Minnesota | 2,857 | April | Mar–Aug |
| Wisconsin | 2,830 | May | Oct–Aug |
| Georgia | 2,751 | April | Dec–Aug |
| Alabama | 2,566 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Michigan | 2,566 | May | Oct–Aug |
| Indiana | 2,108 | April | Dec–Aug |
| Missouri | 2,055 | April | Nov–Jul |
| Hawaii | 1,865 | April | Oct–Aug |
| Arkansas | 1,740 | January | Dec–Jul |
| Connecticut | 1,677 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Nevada | 1,646 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Kansas | 1,389 | May | Jan–Jul |
| Iowa | 1,350 | August | Mar–Aug |
| Oklahoma | 1,337 | April | Dec–Aug |
| Idaho | 1,311 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Louisiana | 1,132 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Kentucky | 1,115 | May | Jan–Aug |
| Nebraska | 1,113 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Vermont | 851 | April | Nov–Jun |
| Maine | 709 | May | Apr–Mar |
| Delaware | 654 | May | Apr–Mar |
| New Hampshire | 640 | May | Feb–Aug |
| Mississippi | 564 | May | Oct–Jul |
| West Virginia | 539 | May | Dec–Jul |
| Montana | 474 | May | Dec–Sep |
| Rhode Island | 439 | May | Mar–Aug |
| District of Columbia | 357 | May | Dec–Jul |
| South Dakota | 262 | May | Feb–Aug |
| Wyoming | 252 | July | Apr–Aug |
| North Dakota | 126 | April | Mar–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (Finches, Euphonias, and Allies)
American Goldfinch
Lesser Goldfinch
Pine Siskin
Purple Finch
Evening Grosbeak
Red Crossbill
Cassin's Finch
Redpoll
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.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph House Finch?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to February.
Where is House Finch most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Texas, Arizona.