I propose renaming the Purple Finch the "Diffident Magenta Finch." We all
know their color is a lot more pink than purple, and they sure hang back at
the feeder compared to those aggressive western interlopers, the House
Finches. It's neat to see a male of each species right next to each other
for direct comparison. Sure hope the PUFI (and wouldn't DMFI be more
dignified?) returns tomorrow so I can tally it for the Seneca CBC.
Janet Millenson
Potomac, MD (Montgomery County)
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