Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Physical Characteristics
Size
4.7-6.3 inches
Wingspan
8.7-10.2 inches
Weight
0.6-1.1 oz
Plumage
Males: raspberry-red head and breast. Females: streaky brown with white eyebrow
Distinctive Features
Males: raspberry-red head and breast. Females: streaky brown with white eyebrow
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Coniferous and mixed forests
🍽️ Diet
Seeds, buds, insects
🦅 Behavior
Irruptive migrant, more burgundy than purple
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Migratory
🎵 Sounds
Rich warbling song
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Purple Finchs have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 4.7-6.3 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Purple Finch sound like?
Purple Finchs make Rich warbling song. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Purple Finchs live?
Purple Finchs inhabit coniferous and mixed forests. Migratory
What do Purple Finchs eat?
The diet of Purple Finchs consists primarily of seeds, buds, insects. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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