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Photo by Phil_S

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Field Notes

Description:

Brilliantly colored little bird. This is an adult male. These birds are also known as the Eastern Goldfinch and Wild Canary.

Habitat:

Penitentiary Glen, Lake Metro Parks, Lake County, Kirtland, OH USA. Spotted in an outdoor feeding area for birds and squirrels set up by the park.

Reference Links:

American Goldfinch, American Goldfinch, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Comments (5)

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Thank you, Jakubko!

Wonderful shots!

Thank you, Ashley! I see them like this here all the time. Come to Ohio!! Thank you as well, Jemma!

lovely indeed.

Beautiful Phil! I only get goldfinches in winter plumage, I would love to get to see one like this! I'm jealous :)

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