Can't Bully Me! In the past, I normally observed male birds fighting each other over food or a mate. it appears that sometimes the female birds hold their own, as shown in this image.

Shooter41 Loc: Wichita, KS

In the past, I normally observed male birds fighting each other over food or a mate. it appears that sometimes the female birds hold their own, as shown in this image. The Red Headed Male House Finch appears to be startled and is backing off. Have other bird observers found female birds standing their ground as well?

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MFTVGirl Loc: Baltimore, MD

Can't think of any at the moment. Really great capture, and very cute!

keywest305 Loc: Baltimore Md.

No different than human females...haa

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Shooter41 wrote:

In the past, I normally observed male birds fighting each other over food or a mate. it appears that sometimes the female birds hold their own, as shown in this image. The Red Headed Male House Finch appears to be startled and is backing off. Have other bird observers found female birds standing their ground as well?

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Yep. Just got some photos of a female hooded Merganser telling an amorous male to "bug off"!

Shooter41 Loc: Wichita, KS

MFTVGirl wrote:

Can't think of any at the moment. Really great capture, and very cute!

Dear MFTVGirl...Thank you for your response. (You are very cute as well.)

Shooter41 Loc: Wichita, KS

keywest305 wrote:

No different than human females...haa

Dear keywest305...Ain't it the truth!

Shooter41 Loc: Wichita, KS

Retired CPO wrote:

Yep. Just got some photos of a female hooded Merganser telling an amorous male to "bug off"!

Dear Retired CPO...I have observed the same activity in the dog world as well. We know that mama bears with babies often send Grizzlies running for cover. Thank you for your input.

MFTVGirl Loc: Baltimore, MD

Shooter41 wrote:

Dear MFTVGirl...Thank you for your response. (You are very cute as well.)

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Shooter41 wrote:

In the past, I normally observed male birds fighting each other over food or a mate. it appears that sometimes the female birds hold their own, as shown in this image. The Red Headed Male House Finch appears to be startled and is backing off. Have other bird observers found female birds standing their ground as well?

Now THAT is an excellent translation

Rev Sami Loc: VA Beach VA

We have a female house finch that rules our front yard feeder. You only eat when she lets you. We have put up two other feeders, one in the side yard and one in the back so the other birds can get something to eat. 😆

Shooter41 Loc: Wichita, KS

Rev Sami wrote:

We have a female house finch that rules our front yard feeder. You only eat when she lets you. We have put up two other feeders, one in the side yard and one in the back so the other birds can get something to eat. 😆

Dear Rev Sami...Thank you for sharing your story of female dominance in the house finch world. I'm sure the other birds appreciate your giving them a chance to eat as well.