: Breeds. early Apr-early Sep in mature conifer and mixed woods, and in towns and villages.
: late Mar-late Apr, with from early Mar, but in some years arriving as early as early/mid Feb. mid Sep-early Nov with a peak mid/late Oct and from late Aug to early Dec. Migrants are most easily detected in flight by their sharp ‘pink' call notes, given in flight and at rest. Listen here.
: and mid Dec-late Feb, mostly at bird feeding stations.
Miscellany: Purple Finch is one of the more conspicuous birds in the late spring and early summer thanks to the males' loud, musical warblings, sometimes given in flight. Listen here.
You can learn more about Purple Finches and see images here.
Last Updated: October 12th, 2022