Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus)
Male Purple Finch (right) with an American Goldfinch.
Purple finch Carpodacus purpureus
Identification Tips:
Length: 5.5 inches
Large, conical bill
Short, forked tail
Distinctive call note often given in flight ...
Purple Finch
Relatives in same Genus
Cassin's Finch (C. cassinii)
House Finch (C. mexicanus) ...
The Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus) is a nesting bird of the northeastern United States and much of Canada. It also nests in parts of the western United States in Washington, Oregon and California.
Purple Finch Behaviour
No observations regarding Purple Finch behavior have been submitted to the database yet.
Interesting Facts about Purple Finches ...
Purple Finch
(Carpodacus purpureus)
Status: Migrant.
Last recorded on site in 2010
The Patuxent web-site provides more general information about this species.
Occurs as an uncommon migrant favoring scrubby areas.
Purple Finch
Carpodacus purpureus (Gmelin)
Status Fairly common in summer, uncommon in winter. Breeds.
Purple Finch Carpodacus purpureus
Described by: Gmelin (1789)
Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors ...
THE PURPLE FINCH.
[Purple Finch.]
(State Bird of New Hampshire)
ERYTHROSPIZA PURPUREA, Gmel.
[Carpodacus purpureus.] ...
The Purple Finch, Carpodacus purpureus, is actually not purple but a red rose color over much of the body. It is brightest on the head and rump. The back is streaked. It is lighter buff and streaked on the belly. The tail is brown and notched.
Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureus)
Red Avadavats or Red Munias or Strawberry Finches
Red-billed Firefinches or Senegal Firefinches (Lagonosticta senegala) ...
Purple Finch
The purple finch is a very common feeder bird, and they are a delight to watch. Learn how to attract purple finches to your yard, and listen to their song.
Purple Martin ...
Purple Finch (Carpodacus purpureas)
Red Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra)
White-winged Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) ...
Purple Finch Carpodacus purpureus. Uncommon and erratic in winter, spring, and fall in inland regions. In Gulf Coast region, rare and erratic in winter, spring, and fall. Found in woodlands, especially deciduous. Low Conservation Concern.
Purple Finch
Spring Sighting Information: rare
Nest on or near Refuge? no
Northern Flicker
Spring Sighting Information: common
Nest on or near Refuge? yes ...
Similar Species: Purple Finch, Cassin's Finch. See ID keys for House Finch and Purple Finch. Pine Siskin is also similar to a female House Finch.
Conservation Status: Common and widespread, with no signs of any population declines.
In North America the sparrowlike eastern purple finch, Carpodacus purpureus (actually rose-brown), has been largely driven out by the house sparrow. There are several purple finches in the West, where the house finch, or linnet, is common.
The species most similar to the House Finch is the Purple Finch. The most common time of the year to see the Purple Finch in Georgia is during the winter, when this bird occasionally comes to bird feeders.
The house finch, the purple finch, and Cassin's finch are
native to North America.
Many members of this group are fine song birds and are popular as
cage birds, especially the canary and its relatives.
Page 4: Tree Swallows (3 photos), Dusky Flycatcher (2 photos), Chipping Sparrow, Lewis's Woodpecker, Wilson's Snipe, House Wren, Purple Finch, Brown-headed Cowbird and Tree Swallow (June 2009)
Photos by Gary Shaffer ...
Abundant resident in various habitats throughout campus. Frequently nests on artificial substrates, such as planters and the eaves of buildings. ....Similar Species: Purple Finch
ESSAYS:
Feeding Birds; Vocal Functions; Average Clutch Size ...
poison ivy fruit, elm buds, box elder seeds, ragweed seeds, sunflower seeds, muskmelon seeds and corn. In winter, cardinals will frequent backyard feeders and will forage with mixed flocks of dark-eyed juncos, American tree sparrows, purple finches, ...
Purple Finch - 2. One juvenile landed on boat and landed on a couple of passengers! Clearly a few land birds moving with this front. Passerine sp. - 2 Sei Whale - 1 (unfortunately not good looks) Fin Whale - 1 Whale sp.
Purple Finch Carpodacus purpureus: Saugerties, NY, 24 Apr
CASSIN'S FINCH Carpodacus cassinii: Mount Rainier National Park, WA, 05 Aug
House Finch Carpodacus mexicanus: San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, CA, 01 Jan ...
 See also: Purple, Finch, House Finch, Sparrow, Goldfinch
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