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Left: House Finch. Right: Purple Finch.
House Finch vs. Purple Finch: Key ID Tips
Even experts get flummoxed by finches. And IDing these two close relatives can be especially tricky—so how can you keep from confusing them when they’re feasting at your feeder?

Our interactive guide highlights each bird’s distinctive features. You’ll learn the clearest field marks that set these lookalikes apart, so you’ll know which species to thank for the burst of color they bring.
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Photos from left: House Finch, Michele Black/Audubon Photography Awards; Purple Finch, Alan Schmierer/Flickr (CC0 1.0)
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