One of those reddish finches, Victorville, CA, USA (1 Viewer)

Katemail13

Southeastern Utah, USA

• Feb 12, 2019

• #1

Saw these guys this morning. House finch, purple finch, or Cassin's Finch (and why)? Sorry the photos aren't better!

Thanks for any help!

 

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The Bird Nuts

Birding Duo

• Feb 12, 2019

• #2

House Finch because of the curved culmen (upper ridge of the beak), many thick dark brown streaks on the flanks, brown cheeks, and white wingbars. Cassin's have white eyerings and both Cassin's and Purple Finches have purplish wingbars, straighter culmens, and lighter superciliums.

 

Katemail13

Southeastern Utah, USA

• Feb 12, 2019

• #3

Thank you, Bird Nuts!

 

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birdmeister

Well-known member

• Feb 12, 2019

• #4

The Bird Nuts said:

House Finch because of the curved culmen (upper ridge of the beak), many thick dark brown streaks on the flanks, brown cheeks, and white wingbars. Cassin's have white eyerings and both Cassin's and Purple Finches have purplish wingbars, straighter culmens, and lighter superciliums.

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I couldn't agree more! Well said.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Feb 12, 2019

• #5

Yup, male House Finch.