The Red Avadavat (Strawberry Finch) is a tiny, brilliant red Asian finch with white spots that has established small feral populations in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and southern California. The male's brilliant scarlet plumage dotted with white makes it one of the most vivid finches in the world. It forms tight flocks in grassy habitats.
Best time to see a Red Avadavat
The best time to see a Red Avadavat is August–January, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 109 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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