Shot today in northern CA (60 mi NW of San Francisco), attracted to my feeders along with House Finches and some Purples. Is it a juvenile (or first year, if finches take a while to mature colors) not yet developed its red color? (I hear the color depends on their diet.) Of so, House or Purple?? I haven't seen any yet that have the "horns" of a juvenile.
Not a trophy image -- salvaged from fill flash not going off, and it didn't sit still for a good pose. But maybe enough for ID.
Thanks for any help -- I'm new to birds and getting addicted, but have so much to learn.