Although coloring is similar to the House and Purple finches, the Cassin's finch is larger. The Cassin's finch prefers habitat in open conifer forests at high elevations. Deshutes National Forests;
This burn on Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota was a cooperative effort between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The burned area totaled 5,300 acres. Ignition included drip torch, aerial...
Female-plumaged Black-headed Grosbeak is very similar to female-plumaged Rose-breasted Grosbeak but has buffier breast and has streaking confined to the sides. For more information on passerines visit: http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov
The male Yellow-rumped Warbler is quite distinctive with its yellow patches at the sides of the breast and black upper breast. Females and immatures are less colorful and more difficult to identify. The often obvious yellow rump is brighter than...
