I get young Purple Finches at my feeders that very much look like the bird in
question. I don’t see a good argument for it being a Pine Grosbeak.
Jeff Gilligan
On Aug 24, 2020, at 12:36 PM, Daniel Farrar <jdanielfarrar@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I agree with David. Those are certainly pin feathers growing in and not wing
bars. Bill's photos make that pretty apparent when I zoom in. I see it
better on my phone which has higher resolution. The bird is in heavy molt,
as are many this time of year. Overall the amount and color of red look good
for Purple Finch to me. The lack of streaking on the flanks is also better
for Purple than House. It is hard to judge but I do not see gray in the
auriculars which House would show. Strange bird indeed.
Daniel Farrar
Dunes City
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