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Egg Identification Query

House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)   Family = Fringillidae (Finches/Crossbills)
Egg DescriptionClutch SizeEgg Size
Very pale blue, with or without fine black and pale purple speckling, usually confined to large endNormally 4-5 (2-6)19 x 14 mm

 


Top (L-R) Evening Grosbeak, Purple Finch, House Finch, Red Crossbill
Bottom (L-R) White-winged Crossbill, American Goldfinch, Pine Siskin, House Sparrow