Birds > Perching Birds
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: House FinchScientific Name: Haemorhous mexicanusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Perching BirdsSize: 12.5 to 15 cm (4.9 to 5.9 in) length; 20 to 25 cm (7.9 to 9.8 in) wingspanWeight: 16 to 27 g (0.56 to 0.95 oz)Lifespan: 5 to 11 years in the...
Birds > Flamingos
AT A GLANCECommon Name: American FlamingoScientific Name: Phoenicopterus ruberCategory: BirdsSubcategory: FlamingosSize: Standing height: 3.9–4.7 ft (120–145 cm); Wingspan: 4.6–5.4 ft (140–165 cm)Weight: 4.4–8.8 lb (2.0–4.0 kg); adult males roughly 20% heavier than...
