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Purple finch (male)

Haemorhous purpureus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Male in breeding plumage. The Purple finch has brown wings and tail. The male has a raspberry red head, breast and rump. Notched tail and straight bill. Streaked back. In a flock of at least 8 birds.

Habitat:

Spotted in eastern Washington. Conifer forest with fire damage.

Reference Links:

Purple finch - Wikipedia, Purple Finch

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Comments (2)
Brian38
Thank you for the kind words Single D.
Single D
I do so like these pics. Always is amazing how pretty birds can be.

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