Correction: House Finches in Markham

[Rotarran]

Thanks to oniedz's post, I found the reported Purple Finches...which turned out to be House Finches.  But there might be Purple Finches around ...might be worth a 2nd look.  Here are the pics of the Housies:

The pair together:


The female:


The male:

[Rotarran]

Ok I did some research and these seem more like House Finches...especially the female...she has none of the markings that would indicate that she's Purple Finch.  The male might be a Purple...but do Purple and House finches hang out together?  

Would appreciate some ID help.  Thank you.

[thouc]

Female is definitely a House Finch. I would say male is also a House Finch, due to the streaking on undertail coverts and flanks. This one is a lot redder than usual, put Purple Finches should be the brightest red on head and rump (not seen here), while this one seems brightest on the chest.

[Rotarran]

Thanks Thouc. Yeah this male House Finch did a pretty good Purple Finch impersonation.  But having said that, there might be some Purple Finches around and I just didn't spot them...I'll take a 2nd look if the weather holds up today around noon.