Purple Finch - Carpodacus cassinii

Length 4.7-6.3 in (11.9-16.0 cm)
Weight 0.6-1.0 oz (17.5-28.4 g)
Clutch Size 3-4
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA
     

The Purple Finch is found across Canada, the eastern half of the U.S., and a band along the west coast of the U.S. The Purple Finch is very similar in appearance to the House Finch. One of the main differences between the two is that the Purple Finch doesn't have the brown streaks on the breast.

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