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American Goldfinch (Male)
Spinus tristis
42.3003, -83.6632
Field Notes
Description:
Series: A male American Goldfinch pulling out and eating the seeds from a Purple Coneflower - one of their favorites.
Habitat:
Near Pond and Prairie
Notes:
Goldfinches eat seeds almost exclusively. Main types include seeds from composite plants (in the family Asteraceae: sunflowers, thistle, asters, etc.), grasses, and trees such as alder, birch, western red cedar, and elm. At feeders prefers nyjer and sunflower.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 23, 2016
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