Both sexes tend to show more peaked head and longer bill than House and Purple Finch. Found in mountainous regions, mainly in coniferous forests, drifting to lower elevations in winter.

Mar 31, 2017 · Slightly less well known than its lookalikes (House Finch and Purple Finch), the Cassin’s Finch is the characteristic rosy-tinged finch of the mountains of western North America. Small flocks …

Cassin's finch (Haemorhous cassinii) is a bird in the finch family, Fringillidae. This species and the other "American rosefinches" are placed in the genus Haemorhous.

May 4, 2023 · Like a slightly larger, longer-billed version of the Purple Finch, Cassin's Finch is a resident of mountains and conifer forests of the West. It is sometimes found at very high elevations, in the …

Visit the Lab’s All About Birds web site to find species accounts for House Finch, Purple Finch, and Cassin’s Finch that detail the range, habitat, and food preferences of each species.

Mar 2, 2023 · Cassin’s Finch (Haemorhous cassinii) is a small finch with a forked tail, fine streaks, and pale eyering. Males also have rose-pink plumage and a white belly. This species is fairly common in …

The Cassin's Finch is a rosy red coloured bird found in the Rocky Mountains. It has a similar appearance to the Purple Finch and the House Finch, two other red-coloured finches seen in North America. In …

Apr 1, 2025 · Cassin’s Finch is named for John Cassin (1813-1869), a Philadelphia ornithologist. Of the three species, Cassin’s Finch is evolutionary closest to Purple Finch (H. purpureus), and both …

Cassin’s Finch is a medium-sized finch with a distinctive appearance characterized by its sturdy build and conical bill. Its plumage is predominantly brown, with streaked back and wings, and a light belly.

Sep 24, 2024 · Learn how to distinguish a Cassin’s finch from other finch look-alikes. Find out what these western finches eat and where to find them.