House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus)

Adult males show varying degrees of reddish coloration on upper chest, head, and eyebrows. Note, however, the very top of the head is brown and the underparts are heavily streaked (unlike Purple Finch males where the tops of their heads are reddish and the underparts are lightly streaked).

Three male House Finches with a male Eastern Bluebird

Good comparison of eastern finches. Upper left is an American Goldfinch. Upper right is a female House Finch. Lower birds are all Pine Siskins.

House Finches often build nests around houses, in potted plants, on porch lights, etc.