Nature Purple Finch.

Purple Finch. · **5 Likes**

I think. House finch looks similar but my book's pic of House finch isn't very good.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 04-06-2020, 12:39 PM

Very nice image, I think it might be a Cassin's Finch but I'm not sure

Bengan · 04-06-2020, 01:11 PM

Great shot

**PJ1** · 04-06-2020, 03:16 PM

Very nice image whatever its proper name is.

**pichaser** · 04-06-2020, 05:35 PM

You could be right on the ID but the photo is beautiful .

**DW58** · 04-06-2020, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Very nice image, I think it might be a Cassin's Finch but I'm not sure

Thanks Heinrich. My bird book is not extensive but does focus on the Willamette Valley region of Oregon where I live. Doesn't mention Cassin's finch.

Originally posted by Bengan

Great shot

Thanks Bengan.

Originally posted by PJ1

Very nice image whatever its proper name is.

Thanks PJ1.

Originally posted by pichaser

You could be right on the ID but the photo is beautiful .

Thanks pichaser.

pete-tarmigan · 04-07-2020, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by DW58

Thanks Heinrich. My bird book is not extensive but does focus on the Willamette Valley region of Oregon where I live. Doesn't mention Cassin's finch.

Based on plumage it's a Purple Finch. Range maps in authoritative field guides show that species is a year-round resident in your area. Cassin's Finch is rare there.

**joelbolden** · 04-07-2020, 07:07 AM

It's definitely a Purple Finch. Nice sharp shot.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-07-2020, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by DW58

Purple Finch.

A beautifully sharp image... must be a clean air area too with all that lichen.

**ToddK** · 04-07-2020, 11:12 AM

Beautifully captured finch Dave! Really sharp and well composed.

**DW58** · 04-08-2020, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

Based on plumage it's a Purple Finch. Range maps in authoritative field guides show that species is a year-round resident in your area. Cassin's Finch is rare there.

Thanks for the info.

Originally posted by joelbolden

It's definitely a Purple Finch. Nice sharp shot.

Thanks for commenting Joel.

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

A beautifully sharp image... must be a clean air area too with all that lichen.

Thanks Kerrowdown. Definitely no shortage of lichen around here.

Originally posted by ToddK

Beautifully captured finch Dave! Really sharp and well composed.

Thanks Todd.

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04-06-2020, 12:39 PM	#2
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Very nice image, I think it might be a Cassin's Finch but I'm not sure

04-06-2020, 01:11 PM	#3
Bengan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,767	Great shot

04-06-2020, 03:16 PM	#4
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Very nice image whatever its proper name is.

04-06-2020, 05:35 PM	#5
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,782	You could be right on the ID but the photo is beautiful .

04-06-2020, 07:12 PM	#6
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Very nice image, I think it might be a Cassin's Finch but I'm not sure Thanks Heinrich. My bird book is not extensive but does focus on the Willamette Valley region of Oregon where I live. Doesn't mention Cassin's finch. Originally posted by Bengan Great shot Thanks Bengan. Originally posted by PJ1 Very nice image whatever its proper name is. Thanks PJ1. Originally posted by pichaser You could be right on the ID but the photo is beautiful . Thanks pichaser.

04-07-2020, 05:26 AM	#7
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by DW58 Thanks Heinrich. My bird book is not extensive but does focus on the Willamette Valley region of Oregon where I live. Doesn't mention Cassin's finch. Based on plumage it's a Purple Finch. Range maps in authoritative field guides show that species is a year-round resident in your area. Cassin's Finch is rare there.

04-07-2020, 07:07 AM	#8
joelbolden Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Stormstown, Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 605	It's definitely a Purple Finch. Nice sharp shot.

04-07-2020, 07:12 AM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,860	Originally posted by DW58 Purple Finch. A beautifully sharp image... must be a clean air area too with all that lichen.

04-07-2020, 11:12 AM	#10
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Beautifully captured finch Dave! Really sharp and well composed.

04-08-2020, 07:32 AM	#11
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,082 Original Poster	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan Based on plumage it's a Purple Finch. Range maps in authoritative field guides show that species is a year-round resident in your area. Cassin's Finch is rare there. Thanks for the info. Originally posted by joelbolden It's definitely a Purple Finch. Nice sharp shot. Thanks for commenting Joel. Originally posted by Kerrowdown A beautifully sharp image... must be a clean air area too with all that lichen. Thanks Kerrowdown. Definitely no shortage of lichen around here. Originally posted by ToddK Beautifully captured finch Dave! Really sharp and well composed. Thanks Todd.