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American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

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Field Notes

Description:

Birds eating seeds, I always wanted to know what happened with all the seeds, and I found it out!

Habitat:

Chicago Suburbs

Notes:

The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis), also known as the Eastern Goldfinch, is a small North American bird in the finch family. It is migratory, ranging from mid-Alberta to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from just south of the Canadian border to Mexico during the winter.

Species ID Suggestions

American Goldfinch(winter plumage)

Carduelis tristis

Comments (1)

Thank you so much KarenSaxton!!!! I was sure it was a finch but not what kind of!! Thank you so much!!!! You are awesome!!
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2013

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