PURPLE FINCHES ARE OFTEN CONFUSED WITH HOUSE FINCHES. THE EASIEST WAY TO TELL THEM APART IS BY LOOKING CLOSELY AT THE BROWN PATCH ON THE SIDE OF THE FACE OR CHEEK. THE PURPLE FINCH HAS A DISTICNT BROWN CHEEK PATCH AND THE HOUSE FINCH IS NOT AS CLEAR. THE MALE PURPLE FINCH IS ALSO MUCH MORE RED WINE COLORED THE THE MALE HOUSE FINCH. PURPLE FINCHES COME DOWN FROM UP NORTH AND
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