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Birders

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3. It can be confusing because the male colors can be variable ...

Mon Mar 4, 2024, 08:44 AM

Mar 2024

I think looking for a crest and rosy wing bars might be the best clues.

Side view of a male Purple Finch

https://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/blog/how-to-tell-house-finches-vs-purple-finches-apart/

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Mr. and Mrs. Finch. I believe this is a Purple Finch, rather than a House Finch [View all] Walleye Mar 2024 OP

Photos: Donkees Mar 2024 #1

So it looks like this is a house finch. Thanks for the info Walleye Mar 2024 #2

It can be confusing because the male colors can be variable ... Donkees Mar 2024 #3