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American Goldfinch

Photo by KarenP
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Field Notes

Description:

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Notes:

This bird hit the mirrored window of a building.It was stunned but still alive

Species ID Suggestions

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

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ForestDragon
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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

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RachelM
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
The color pattern seems to be a better match for a Lesser Goldfinch. American Goldfinches do not have the white patches on the wings or the black cap with the green neck and yellow throat.

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Southern California Wildlife
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PublishedApril 17, 2011

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