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American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

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Description:

The breeding male of this small bird is bright yellow with a black cap and wings, which have white bars. They also have orange bills. The males in winter and females tend towards an olive green/yellow (shown).

Habitat:

These small sparrow-sized birds breed in grasslands but are common at feeders at the edge of forests and in suburban areas.

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PublishedMay 4, 2014

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