They are called ‘True Finches’ as birds from other families may also be called finches, but they are not officially finches. There are 240 species of True Finches belonging to the Fringillidae family found worldwide, except for the polar regions. Females are less colorful than males and blend into their surroundings, and are more green and brown in color.
They have round, compact bodies, notched tails, and relatively pointed wings.ĭespite their size, they’re often easy to spot because of their bright yellow and red colors, mostly in males.
Accidental Finches in South Carolina: Red Crossbill, Common Redpoll, White-winged Crossbill, Pine Grosbeakįinches are small to medium-sized songbirds with conical bills suitable for breaking seeds and nuts.Finches in South Carolina in winter: Pine Siskin, Purple Finch, Evening Grosbeak.Finches in South Carolina all year: House Finch, American Goldfinch.
This guide will help you identify them with photos, song recordings, and when and where to spot them. Of the nine species of finches in South Carolina, five species are recognized as regularly occurring, plus an additional four are accidental species.
