Male House Finches Eat at a Bird Feeder (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption Red and yellow male house finches eat at a bird feeder in an urban Phoenix backyard. The loss of natural habitat may be a driving force behind increases in avian parasite infections. Credit Kevin McGraw Usage Restrictions Use only with this story and with the photo credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.