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House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

Photo by rainbow35fw
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

Even though it is red in color, It is called a Purple Finch.

Species ID Suggestions

House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus
Atul
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Comments (1)
tekbirdr
Male purple finches do not have brown streaks on side. This is a male house finch.

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PublishedApril 4, 2011

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