Taken yesterday in San Diego, at local lake. Thanks for your help.
Hi Brendan. I think this is a male House Finch. They can vary from red to yellow with this guy being orange. Nice shot!
I think Dan is right. I have a yellow one here.
Wow, that was quick service! Thanks Dan & Arsdel.
Another vote for House Finch. The orange variations are more common in the southwest than the rest of the country.
I guess the two other candidates are Cassin's Finch and Purple Finch, but as well as the orange tones, the brown streaks on the side give it away as a House Finch.
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