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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

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Description:

Small bird,yellow feathers,black cap, wings mainly black with small white stripes,black tail and sometimes visible white rump.

Habitat:

Fence bordering old field.

Notes:

The fence bordering an old field has become a evening resting perch for many American Goldfinches in the area. This goldfinch did not startle and chirped a little.

Reference Links:

Facts about American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), American Goldfinch, American Goldfinch, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Birds of the Northwestern Coast
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Backside,tails,feathers and stripes.

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PublishedJune 25, 2013

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