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Haemorhous purpureus
Looks like a "sparrow dipped in raspberry juice" to quote Roger Tory Peterson. I have many House Finches in my yard, and spotting this Purple Finch was easy, because it has a cleaner more overall redish color than the House Finches.
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Spotted on Apr 16, 2013
Submitted on Apr 16, 2013
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Such pretty finches!