Multiple choice general knowledge

What color is a purple finch ?

  1. yellow

  2. purple

  3. Crimson

  4. Red
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Male purple finches are actually raspberry or rose-red in color, not purple. The name is misleading - they appear closer to crimson than true purple. Females are brown and streaky. The 'purple' in the name refers to the Latin word 'purpura' which could mean crimson or deep red, not the modern meaning of purple.

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