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American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

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Description:

Small bird to 5 inches. Both sexes are yellowish brown in the winter. These still have some bright yellow on them.

Habitat:

farmlands, weedy fields with scattered trees, rivers gores, parks. Thistle seeds are plentiful right now.

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PublishedNovember 26, 2015

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