SPRING COLOR
Did you know that there are two distinct subspecies? " Nominate purpureus" resides in the northeast and the boreal forest of southern Canada; the male has longer wings and is brighter overall, the female has a bolder head pattern and white underparts. The as shown in pic, the Pacific coast " californicus" male is less bright and has a brownish wash on its back and sides; the female is much puffier underneath with a less bold face pattern and more blurred back streaking.
SPRING COLOR
Did you know that there are two distinct subspecies? " Nominate purpureus" resides in the northeast and the boreal forest of southern Canada; the male has longer wings and is brighter overall, the female has a bolder head pattern and white underparts. The as shown in pic, the Pacific coast " californicus" male is less bright and has a brownish wash on its back and sides; the female is much puffier underneath with a less bold face pattern and more blurred back streaking.