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what bird is this
Apr 24, 2019 11:00:03 #
custodian
Loc: New York
first time ive ever seen this in my yard, there are like 5 of them now. I love seeing them they are so pretty
Apr 24, 2019 11:02:05 #
Apr 24, 2019 11:07:52 #
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Apr 24, 2019 13:17:29 #
Where was this taken?
Comparison of Purple and House Finch:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Purple_Finch/species-compare/63736771
The Cornell "All About Birds" site has range maps etc.
Comparison of Purple and House Finch:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Purple_Finch/species-compare/63736771
The Cornell "All About Birds" site has range maps etc.
Apr 24, 2019 13:48:18 #
AJFRED wrote:
Agree, but could also be a house finch. Their markings are similar.
True, but the Purple Finch has a square tail. The House finch has a V shaped tail. And the Purple Finch, generally has more extensive red/purple markings.
Apr 24, 2019 15:06:33 #
Apr 25, 2019 06:19:29 #
I love it when people post those "what bird is this" or "what plant is this" and don't mention what part of the world the photo was taken - and when. Birds migrate. There are many different birds in different parts of the US, AND - we have members in Europe, South America, and the Middle East - and then we have Sylvia, who could be ANYWHERE on the planet! 
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Apr 25, 2019 09:14:29 #
sb wrote:
I love it when people post those "what bird is this" or "what plant is this" and don't mention what part of the world the photo was taken - and when. Birds migrate. There are many different birds in different parts of the US, AND - we have members in Europe, South America, and the Middle East - and then we have Sylvia, who could be ANYWHERE on the planet!
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Apr 25, 2019 09:15:50 #
TomV
Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
Retired CPO wrote:
Purple finch, I think.
I agree. House finch not nearly as colored on the back. At this time we have both in our yard here in Maryland.
Apr 25, 2019 10:40:42 #
Apr 25, 2019 11:36:42 #
I'd say Purple Finch, not knowing where the shot was taken. Cassin's has a far more restricted range than the Purple or House.
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Apr 25, 2019 13:31:06 #
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Apr 25, 2019 15:57:22 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
Season is also important for identifying birds. The plumage can vary quite a bit between summer and winter. When I was in NC, the purple finches were not nearly so colorful in winter and the goldfinches were more olive drab than gold.
Apr 25, 2019 22:59:38 #
custodian
Loc: New York
I was just amazed by the color bc I've never seen one at my feeders. Usually just blue jays cardinals woodpecker oh yeah squirrels chipmunks reckons etc 😄😄
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