Need help on identifying
Mar 21, 2012 23:32:26 #
Floyd wrote:
This small bird has some markings like a sparrow; however, I'm unable to find in my bird book. Your help identifying the bird or improving the picture would be appreciated.
Your bird has a red breast as well as a red head. the House Finch and the Purple Finch look almost exactly alike and I believe this to be one or the other. Some people even call the House Finch a Purple Finch, but there really is a difference. Google Images will show you if you type in House Finch.
I think the Purple Finch has color on its back as well as head and chest. House Finch just a red breast and head.
Mar 22, 2012 00:10:36 #
My 2 cents worth. A House Finch. These are the pictures found in my National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds
Mar 22, 2012 09:54:15 #
Naturenut wrote:
My vote - Purple Finch. Range is correct, fairly dull red. The House Finch is much brighter red and not quit in the same range. Cassins is a western mountain bird .
Floyd wrote:
This small bird has some markings like a sparrow; however, I'm unable to find in my bird book. Your help identifying the bird or improving the picture would be appreciated.
The range on the house finch now covers the United States from coast to coast.
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