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American goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Photo by BrunoMoller
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Field Notes

Description:

•They are gregarious during the non-breeding season, often seen in large flocks, usually with other finches. During the breeding season they live in colonies.
•They eat grains, insects, tree buds, maple sap and berries.
•They are diurnal.

Habitat:

Fields, meadows, flood plains, roadsides, orchards, gardens, woodlands, residential areas
-I sae this bird in Naperville (USA)

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