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Carpodacus mexicanus
5-6" (13-15 cm). Sparrow-sized. Most adult males bright red on crown, breast, and rump, but less extensively so than male Cassin's and Purple Finches. Female has plain, unstriped head and heavy streaking on light underside. Immature males less highly colored, often orangish or yellowish on head and breast.
Wildlife habitat yard.
Spotted on Feb 6, 2014
Submitted on Feb 7, 2014
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