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Re: [A theory....]



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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