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Haemorhous purpureus
Roger Tory Peterson described this marvelous finch as "a sparrow dipped in raspberry juice." Since then, this description has become one of the most famous and most useful when looking for an identification. Roger Tory Peterson is a very famous North American naturalist, founding the basis for the Peterson Field Guides.
Found at the bird feeder near the Catalpa.
Thank for the suggestion, Joshua, but this this is most definitely a Purple Finch. Here's an image for you that shows the differences well: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ocC93vAmonA/Si...
Thank you very much, Debbie and Fyn! This quote is one of my new favorites.
Spotted on Apr 27, 2013
Submitted on Apr 28, 2013
