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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

This guy is starting to molt into his breeding plumage. Getting a bright yellow body with black wings and cap on the head.

Habitat:

At the feeders in Palo Duro Canyon SP.

Reference Links:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Tom15
A couple days ago I noticed the Goldfinch up here in Massachusetts are starting to turn yellow just like this one. Spring must be on the way:-)

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PublishedMarch 30, 2014

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