Cassin's Finch is a rosy-red finch of western montane conifer forests, slightly larger than the House Finch and with a distinctly peaked crown and longer bill. Males have a brighter crimson crown that contrasts with a streaked nape, helping separate it from the similar Purple Finch. It is nomadic, moving to lower elevations in winter when food is scarce at altitude.
Habitat
Montane coniferous forests of the western US
Diet
Seeds, berries, and buds
How common
Uncommon
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