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Purple Finch, Female

Carpodacus purpureus

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Field Notes

Habitat:

http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/199/Variations/Purple_Finch.aspx

Notes:

The purple finch is listed as uncommon at the Fernwood Nature Center near Niles, Michigan. This femle was photographed with a backdrop of fall leaves from the Visitor Center.

Reference Links:

Purple Finch Variations - Whatbird.com

Species ID Suggestions

Purple Finch

Carpodacus purpureus

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Comments (1)
Liam
Yes, a female Purple Finch. They should be fairly common in Michigan.

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PublishedNovember 13, 2011

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