Female Purple Finch? Eastern Ontario, Canada (1 Viewer)

[Gordon W]

Shot in eastern Ontario, Canada this morning, I think this is a female purple finch but not at all certain. Can someone confirm or correct that ID?

 

[Butty]

Yes. Female or immature. Bill-shape, head-pattern.
Lighting looks odd - where was it?

 

[A2GG]

agree with Purple Finch

 

[KC Foggin]

Here's one from my yard. Looks like yours

 

[Gordon W]

Yes. Female or immature. Bill-shape, head-pattern.
Lighting looks odd - where was it?

Thanks. It was in deep shadow against a brightly lit background and at 1600mm EFL. Best I could do with it. From the distance I thought it was a song sparrow but knew it wasn't when I saw it on the computer.

 

[Gordon W]

Here's one from my yard. Looks like yours

Indeed it does, KC. Thanks.