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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Photo by phredshome
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Field Notes

Description:

Small bird, about 5" wingspan about 8"... Bright Yellow with Black head patch. Small conical beak.

Habitat:

Backyard urban Birdfeeder.... Ca. Cemtral Valley

Notes:

I am thinking American goldfinch ?

taken with IPhone5.... wish I had my Nikon

Thanks for the help Paul

Species ID Suggestions

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis
Paul Davis
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