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Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

Description:

Just one of the many types of birds that stop by our feeder (or in our trees) here in Eastern Alberta. Both Male and female are pictured here.

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2 Comments

Caleb Steindel
Caleb Steindel 11 years ago

no, i think you're right housefinches have a brown back. all brown

LadyLilac
LadyLilac 11 years ago

now I've seen a few postings of a House Finch I'm not sure, can anyone confirm that this is a Purple Finch?

LadyLilac
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LadyLilac

Alberta, Canada

Spotted on May 8, 2013
Submitted on May 12, 2013

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