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

Order	Passeriformes
Family	Fringillidae

ID and Whereabouts

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.

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

Characteristics

Length	12-16cm
Weight	19.8-28.4g
Wingspan	22-26cm
Clutch Size	2-7 eggs
Incubation	12-13 days
Fledging	13-16 days
Sexual Maturity	1 year

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