is this a purple finch? It visited my feeder in Courtenay, BC#89311 By mcrosbie - Dec 06 1:42 am - Dec 06 1:42 am #89311 Query male purple finch_1789 by Marilyn Crosbie, on Flickr
Re: is this a purple finch? It visited my feeder in Courtenay, BC#89312 By northvanrob - Dec 06 11:07 am - Dec 06 11:07 am #89312 Hi Marilyn, What you have is a White-crowned Sparrow juvenile! Cheers, Rob Alexander Rob Alexander North Vancouver http://www.flickr.com/photos/northvanrob/
Re: is this a purple finch? It visited my feeder in Courtenay, BC#89320 By mcrosbie - Dec 11 9:59 pm - Dec 11 9:59 pm #89320 Wow, you are clever. it seemed very pink to me.
Re: is this a purple finch? It visited my feeder in Courtenay, BC#89325 By stevej - Dec 15 8:26 pm - Dec 15 8:26 pm #89325 Actually, even from this photo, it is evident this is a House Sparrow. Take a look at the reliable photos, and convince yourself.