LPCrowRiverFisherman Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I thought I knew but I proved myself wrong, I am so confused. Sorry about the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbay Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 My guess would be a female purple finch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Yep, that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymph Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Call me crazy but I am going to go with the female Rose-Breasted Grosebeak.The photo doesn't give a good perspective to the size but it looks a little chunkier than a finch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Crazy? Nah.But the female RBG and purple finch have more than just the difference in size to separate them. The grosbeak's bill is noticeably larger proportionally to its head than the finch's, and the RGB head streaking is generally quite a bit more contrasty.Also, the RBG doesn't go where there is snow. Aside from a freak Sept. snowstorm while migrating south, they only nest in Minnesota, heading south as soon as fall hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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