The House Finch Nesting Preferences

House Finches are said to be able to nest anywhere. Though quite a general statement, it can be accurate as well. House Finches reside in a wide variety of locations including deserts, shrubs, coniferous forests, and the cities. As such, their nesting preferences vary just as widely. House Finches in the desert would nest in the shrubs and chaparral if there are any. On the other hand, House Finches which reside in coniferous forests would nest in the tree branches and holes in the conifers. House Finches in the city would nest almost anywhere that is suitable. That is why you are likely to see nests of House Finches on window ledges and even holes and cracks in buildings. You can even see House Finch nests in hanging planters, plant boxes, and the old nests of other birds. One common thing about the location of House Finch nests is that they are usually built in places about 1.5 m to 2 m above ground level. Perhaps it may be mere preference but it is likely a mechanism by which to protect the eggs and the young birds when they hatch.

The nest of a House Finch is a simple thing. As mentioned earlier, during hard times or perhaps merely due to preference, some House Finches re-use the old nests of other birds. More so, House Finches have no qualms about using their own nests repeatedly for several breeding seasons.