Yes, Duane Nelson, thanks for that pic and your description. I have no photos, but based on this thread and Duane's description, I'm now convinced that what I had identified as a female Cassin's Finch on 10/25-27 in our back yard was actually a Purple. Present 3 days but only for very brief visits--it seemed extra skittish. I originally identified it 10/25 (and posted to ebird that day and again the 26th) as a female Cassin's; I edited those reports tonight, because I do remember thinking on the 25th that it must be a partially leucistic Cassin's due to unexpectedly greater & distinctive white (in eyebrow & malar) surrounding the brown cheeks. I didn't even think of Purple, not being too familiar with them. Was not able to get photos. Seeing the thread about Purple Finches (vs Cassin's) on COBirds today made me reconsider--especially Duane's contribution, with his photo. Marty WolfNW Colorado Springs
-----Original Message----- From: Susan Rosine <[email protected]> To: Colorado Birds <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Oct 28, 2020 7:24 pm Subject: [cobirds] Purple vs. Cassin's Finches What a FANTASTIC comparison picture! Thanks for sharing! I saw the female Purple today in Broomfield. What a treat; used to see them all the time when I lived in Western WA. Susan Rosine Brighton, Adams county -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/c4153723-75d5-4b5e-a41c-80c5170eaa83o%40googlegroups.com. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cobirds/530639652.139990.1603946103884%40mail.yahoo.com.
