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American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

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Field Notes

Description:

Both sexes of the American Goldfinch have yellowish-brown above in winter with lighter below. Black and white bars on wings.

Habitat:

farmlands, weedy fields, with scattered trees, backyards.

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Wildlife with Snow, Frost, and Ice - NorthEastern United States
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Birds of the World
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Mission WILD
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 27, 2016

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