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American goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Photo by Maria dB
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Description:

The male is an olive color during the winter months. This bird is adapted for the consumption of seed heads, with a conical beak to remove the seeds and agile feet to grip the stems of seed heads while feeding.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

American Goldfinch, American Goldfinch, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedMarch 31, 2013

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