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Haemorhous mexicanus
Small about 5". Male looks raspberry dipped
Central California Valley Urban backyard feeder visitor
Male Bright orangish red on forehead, throat, and breast, Brown back and wings, Thick brown streaking on flanks, Thick grayish bill . Female, Brown and streaked overall, Plain face, Thick grayish bill
Hi phredshome! Could you please post the second picture separately as it is a different species. Thanks in advance.
If it was a Purple Finch, the coloration would extend further down the body and there would be a lack of streaking in the flanks.
Spotted on Apr 17, 2015
Submitted on Apr 17, 2015
