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Purple finch

Carpodacus purpureus

Description:

The female chest, throat and flanks white striped pale brown. The head is brown with white eyebrow. The white eyebrow and wings without the specific brand apart from the female House Finch.

Habitat:

Lives in forests, parks, countryside and suburbs frequent during migration. Present throughout Quebec south of James Bay.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 11 years ago
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus BirdForum


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1 Comment

BambiJudy
BambiJudy 11 years ago

i wasn't sure because of the beak. But it does look like a female purple finch ! thanks!

BambiJudy
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BambiJudy

Québec, Canada

Spotted on Aug 19, 2012
Submitted on Aug 21, 2012

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