Interesting. The internet says, “ House finches are a classic red or red-orange like a ripe strawberry, while purple finches are more of a dark pink or rosy hue similar to a raspberry or red wine. Purple finches also have much more extensive red extending on the crown, nape, back, chest, cheeks, and flanks.”
So they are not the same bird, but the difference is somewhat subtle, and I may have both—had not considered that.
Very nice. Our eastern type is called Purple Finches.
Interesting. The internet says, “ House finches are a classic red or red-orange like a ripe strawberry, while purple finches are more of a dark pink or rosy hue similar to a raspberry or red wine. Purple finches also have much more extensive red extending on the crown, nape, back, chest, cheeks, and flanks.”
So they are not the same bird, but the difference is somewhat subtle, and I may have both—had not considered that.
Great images Ron
Thanks.