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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Photo by Phil_S
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Description:

Adult male goldfinch in breeding plumage. Brilliantly colored little bird. These birds are also known as the Eastern Goldfinch and Wild Canary.

Habitat:

Protected area with woods and a river. Chagrin River Park, Lake Metroparks systems, Willoughby, Ohio, Lake County, USA

Reference Links:

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

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PublishedApril 24, 2013

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