David Sibley’s regular column “ID Toolkit” is a popular part of every issue of BirdWatching. In our November-December 2016 issue, he offered tips for identifying … Read More “Photos to help you ID Purple Finch and House Finch”
Purple Finch
David Sibley: How to tell Purple Finch from House Finch
As the winter feeding season approaches, a perennial identification challenge looms: Purple Finch versus House Finch. The two species are close relatives. Both are sparrow-sized … Read More “David Sibley: How to tell Purple Finch from House Finch”