Shook Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Hi - I have this bird at my feeder outside of Ottawa, ON Canada. I have seen a couple of them over the winter, sorry for the poor pictures, they are very skittish - the least little thing and they're gone. Wondering what he is? Body size and markings like a sparrow, beak like a grosbeak and a bit of a red tuft like a cardinal. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Purple Finch. Pretty bird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Welcome! Yep, Purple Finch. Keep an eye out for the similar House Finch. Housies are more orange-red than raspberry, and they have a lot of brown streaks on the chest and belly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarscadden Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 agree with purple finch.. And the house finch near me (Baltimore Co MD) have a brownish cap . We have had many purple finch at our feeders the past week or two..then they seem to leave and the house finch come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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