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Purple Finch in New Hampshire

Haemorhous purpureus — Fringillidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About Purple Finch in New Hampshire

Purple Finch is a North American backyard bird.

In New Hampshire, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Purple Finch in New Hampshire

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyFringillidae
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Best Time to See Purple Finch in New Hampshire

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Other birds in New Hampshire

Birds you might also encounter in New Hampshire.

AG
American GoldfinchSpinus tristisYear-round
HF
House FinchHaemorhous mexicanusYear-round
AR
American RobinTurdus migratorius
BC
Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus
NC
Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis
BJ
Blue JayCyanocitta cristata

Purple Finch in other states

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Purple Finch in New Hampshire: Quick Facts

The Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) is a common bird in New Hampshire. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Manchester and throughout New Hampshire, knowing the seasonal patterns of Purple Finch can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in New Hampshire using the related birds section.