The Male House Finch

I keep watching the vast array of House Finches looking for a Purple Finch among them to no avail so far. But some of the male House Finches are somewhat beautiful though common as House Sparrows almost. Here are some pictures of male House Finches that almost have the raspberry of the Purple Finch.

When I first saw this House Finch I thought it might be a Purple Finch 20141204-1205-124

Male House Finch shelling a safflower seed 20141204-1205-126

Male House Finch eating safflower seeds 20141204-1205-124