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American Goldfinch (female)
Spinus tristis
38.5482, -95.9766
Field Notes
Description:
Adult males in spring and early summer are bright yellow with black forehead, black wings with white markings, and white patches both above and beneath the tail. Adult females are duller yellow beneath, olive above. Winter birds are drab, unstreaked brown, with blackish wings and two pale wingbars.
Habitat:
The goldfinch’s main natural habitats are weedy fields and floodplains, where plants such as thistles and asters are common. They’re also found in cultivated areas, roadsides, orchards, and backyards. American Goldfinches can be found at feeders any time of year, but most abundantly during winter.
Notes:
This poor little goldfinch was out in the blowing wind and snow trying to get a bite to eat. He was the only goldfinch I saw this winter and I haven't seen him since. I hope to attract more goldfinches to my feeder this year.
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