Field
Marks: Male: A small finch with deep,
rich blue all over. In autumn the
male becomes more like the brown female, but there is usually some blue in the
wings or tail.
Voice:
Song is a simple musical trill, usually on one pitch.
Call notes include a loud smack. Sounds like sweet-sweet, or chew-chew,
etc.
Where
found: Se. Canada to Gulf States.
Winters in Mexico to Panama.
Texas:
Migrant (Mar – May, Aug – Nov) through most of state. Is abundant along the
coast. Is casual to the
Trans-Pecos. Breeds in the e., n.,
and central Texas and west to ne. Panhandle, Fort Worth, Kerrville, south to San
Antonio, Bryan. The above bird was in North Bexar County in October 2000 along
with about 4-5 others of similar color.
Habitat:
Brushy places, edges.
Nest: A cup in crotch of bush. Eggs are pale blue and they lay 3-4.