[house finch] n (1869): a small finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) that has a male with a red head, breast, and rump and that is native to Mexico and the western U.S. and has been introduced in the eastern U.S.
HOUSE FINCH
Meaning of HOUSE FINCH in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012