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Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) - Granby - 2017-07-22
Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) - 2017-07-22

Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus)

The Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) is a strikingly vibrant bird known for its raspberry-red plumage in males and distinctive brown and white markings in females. This migratory species thrives in coniferous and mixed forests but faces challenges from competition with house finches and sparrows.

🇫🇷Roselin pourpré
🇩🇪Purpurgimpel
🇲🇽Camachuelo purpúreo
Taxonomy
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyFringillidae

How to Identify

Males exhibit a striking raspberry-red head and a pink body, complemented by brown tail feathers and wings. Females are predominantly brown, featuring a distinctive white stripe above the eye, and a white belly adorned with brown stripes.

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Characteristics

Length12-16cm
Weight19.8-28.4g
Wingspan22-26cm
Clutch Size2-7 eggs
Incubation12-13 days
Fledging13-16 days
Sexual Maturity1 year
SourceWikipedia

Where and When to Spot

The Purple Finch is typically observed in remote locations and is rarely seen in urban areas near Montreal.