Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
(L 6" WS 11.5" WT 0.91 oz)
Sharp population decline due to the
House Finch and House Sparrow.
House Finch and House Sparrow.
Oak Park
Yard birds
Columbus Park
Chicago
23Apr2011
15Apr2013
female
Haemorhous in Greek means
blood rump; purpureus in
Latin means purple.
blood rump; purpureus in
Latin means purple.
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Birders are one finch short of a
flock at the best of times.
flock at the best of times.
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