House Finch (female), Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near Socorro, New Mexico, USA (December 2017)

Seen at the visitor centre near the feeders. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.

Status is listed as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
House finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) / Wikipedia
House Finch / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / House Finch Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch Haemorhous mexicanus / Wikipedia

Shooting Time 09:20
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/640
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 640

Latitude 33 48 19.4 N
Longitude 106 53 30.4 W
Altitude 1384.40m