Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) August 7, 2020 2035 × 1086 Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) Purple Finch (Haemorhous purpureus) male and female, April 2010, East Hampton. Migrant/occ. winter visitor Late April, 2010. East Hampton, New York. Forests. Occasional winter visitor.