House Finch or purple finch

[gabi]

Thanks for your help.... at first I just assumed House Finch and now wondering is this a Purple Finch?  Beak seems like House?  What helps to make distinction?  (Yes, I am just learning and loving it)  At Great Heron Reserve in Chilliwack.

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[Gord]

That's a male Purple Finch. Glad to see you're enjoying the birds and learning about them. Keep it up!