The male is most similar to the male purple finch, but there is only limited overlap in range during the breeding season. The Cassin’s eyebrow and streaking on back tend to be wider and frostier ...

Purple finches are a deep cranberry or raspberry color on most of their body. Male house finches are more orange and red with the color concentrated on their heads and chests. Females are more ...

Identifying the male and female house from other Carpodacus finches requires care. The male house differs from the male purple finch not only by having a smaller, more curved bill, but also by ...