The difference between these birds becomes clear when you compare the adult males. Purple finches are a deep cranberry or raspberry color on most of their body. Male house finches are more orange ...

Purple martins are returning from South America. The first "scouts" have been spotted in Michigan. What to know.

Purple martins, known for their glossy plumage, have returned to Michigan after wintering in South America. The first sightings, known as "scout" birds, were reported in mid-March, marking the ...