DEAR MR. FINCH
I still swoon over the 8 x 10 glossy you sent me.
So many males are just plain dull with bland yellow-orange coloring.

I must admit, I'm attracted to your bright red head and perfectly formed beak. Not to mention, the way your feet forcefully curve around a branch.

I've been singing since I first laid eyes upon you.
And, yes, I'll meet you in the garden.

Breathlessly waiting.
Fi Fi Finch
(Soon to be Mrs.Finch)

FICTIONAL LETTER BASED ON
Cornell university's study of House Finch Mate Selection
THE RESULTS
Females prefer to mate with brightly colored males.