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May 17, 2004

Carpodacus Purpureus (Purple Finch)

purple finch These finches are about 6" in size and, unlike the House Finch, are a long term resident of Michigan. Though called "purple", these birds are really very red. The name "purpureus" comes from the Latin word for "crimson" or reddish color.

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