Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · July 2027

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

Official bird of New Hampshire. Raspberry-washed male — soft color palette.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of New Hampshire
Coloring poseRaspberry-washed male — soft color palette.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

New Hampshire

Joined the U.S.: 1788 (1788-06-21)

New Hampshire joined the Union in 1788. This northeastern state's bird is the Purple Finch.

Admission order #9 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

NH.gov Almanac; RSA 3:10. Curl blocked by WAF; WebFetch confirmed purple finch / 1957 Legislature.

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