| House Finch (male on left) | Purple Finch (male on top) |
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| Body Shape: Usually thinner |
Body Shape: Usually chunkier |
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Tail: Longer, squared |
Tail: Shorter, notched |
| Facial Pattern: Indistinct | Facial Pattern: Much stronger facial pattern (especially females and young). |
| Bill: Less pointed | Bill: More pointed |
| Seasonality: Can be found in all seasons. | Seasonality: Generally only found in the state during the Winter. |
