Adorable “Strawberry Finches” Plumage Turns as Bright as Berry to Find a Mate
Both male and female birds have a dull, brown coloration when not breeding. But when the time is right, that all changes. Males take on a deep red crown and back with scattered white dots on their nearly-black wings. Photo:Stock Photosfrom Krieng Meemano/Shutterstock The underside, breast, and sides of the head are a rich scarlet color. However, if the proper environmental conditions aren’t met, they can lose their intense color....