Cassin's Finch is a rosy-red finch of western montane conifer forests, slightly larger than the House Finch and with a distinctly peaked crown and longer bill. Males have a brighter crimson crown that contrasts with a streaked nape, helping separate it from the similar Purple Finch. It is nomadic, moving to lower elevations in winter when food is scarce at altitude.
Best time to see a Cassin's Finch
The best time to see a Cassin's Finch is April–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,699 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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