House Finches
are one species that stays in my yard year round. The males can be confusing to people. Their color can vary greatly, and often the ones with darker red on them are mistaken for Purple Finches. These here are all House Finches. It is neat how their diet paints them in so many shades. There are great photo comparisons on the internet if you want to learn how to ID a Purple Finch (the color alone is not an indicator).
