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Re: [A theory....]
- To: carolinabirds@duke.edu
- Subject: Re: [A theory....]
- From: tammy lester campbell <efan3usa@netscape.net>
- Date: 5 Feb 00 20:54:58 EST
- Sender: carolinabirds-owner@acpub.duke.edu
jpandjf@ix.netcom.com wrote:
> ...on the apparently skewed sex ratio of Purple Finches at feeders:
>
> We sometimes have a couple of dozen or so P. Finches at our feeders.
Generally, the adult males are
> few compared to the "females". However, on close inspection with
binoculars, a sizable minority of
> the birds have a distinct pink wash in the areas where the mature males are
raspberry-colored. So I
> propose that most of the birds are first-year, and that the sex ratio is
closer to 50:50 than it
> would appear.
>
> Other thoughts/info?
I agree, there are many finches at my feeders who seem to be female until
you get a real close look and see the pink showing up. There are some
beautifully colored immatures.
Tammy Campbell
East Lincoln County
North Carolina
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