Here’s a humorous take on the similarities & differences between finches and humans.
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Finches: Several male finches will pursue one female finch
Humans: A woman kisses many frogs before she finds her prince
Finches: Finches nest in June, July and August when plants have produced enough seed to incorporate in nests and feeding their young.
Humans: The most popular wedding months are June July & August
Finches: The female finch makes the nest from strands of weeds, vines, downy filaments and caterpillar webbing.
Humans: Most household decorations & room layouts are decided by women.
Finches: Once the nest is built, both male and female Gold finches leave the area. This may give the appearance that they have abandoned the nest. In a few days they both return and the female begins laying eggs. In some cases this can be 2 weeks after nest completion.
Humans: Newlyweds go away on an average of 7-9 days for their honeymoons. Some couples like to start a family right away
Finches: The female lays from 3 to 7 light blue eggs which are incubated for 12 to 14 days. The female may spend ninety five percent of her time incubating the eggs. The male will feed her during this time allowing her to stay on the nest.
Humans: Most women have one baby at a time incubating them for 9 months. She will have strange cravings resulting in asking her husband go out and get her food.
To read more about the American Goldfinch and hear its song CLICK HERE.
