House Finch (IMAGE) Hamilton College Caption Many animals, like the house finch pictured here, exhibit generalized behavioral cues of infection, such as lethargy. Studies show that house finches can use these general cues for avoidance. Credit L. Pinkham/Project FeederWatch. Usage Restrictions with 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.