Bee_ keeper Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Saw this bird eating juniper berries in my Long Island yard; originally thought House Finch... then possibly a Rose-breasted Grosbeak.. but studying the photos (they are very zoomed in and not good) I'm wondering if this might be a female or immature Purple Finch?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 House Finch. Thick billed, no distinct eyeline. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Agree with House Finch. Also note the curved culmen (upper ridge of the beak). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee_ keeper Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Thank you both, for the id tips as well. My house finches are always all very drab looking; for some reason this bird had a brighter, buffier appearance and it got me fantasizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.JPG.4a791833ca10118b4a36fc18b1013a54.JPG)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.