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House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

A visitor to my balcony looking for seeds.

Habitat:

Urban house balcony bird feeder.

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House Finch

Species ID Suggestions

House Finch

Carpodacus mexicanus

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Liam
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Comments (6)
misako
Thanks for the ID Liam!
Liam
This bird does not show the distinct facial pattern nor the vibrant colors of the Purple Finch. Just your run-of-the-mill House Finch here.
misako
Thanks Apple--at least I know it is a finch. I'll start researching more.
Apple
I cannot claim to be an expert either. Birds are not my specialty by any means, especially those in California. Looking more I also found the following: Common Redpoll. Which is also a similar finch.
misako
Thank you for the information Apple! Do you think it matches more with the house finch above? The red is not as raspberry in my photo, but I am no expert.
Apple
If it is a purple finch, it would be a male. You might find this link helpful as well: http://www.surfbirds.com/namericanbirds/sparrows-finches.html The purple finch is half way down the page.

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PublishedDecember 23, 2011

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