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Lesser Gold Finch(Female)

Spinus psaltria

Photo by HemaShah
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36.7783, -119.418

Field Notes

Habitat:

Heather-farms wildlife preserve

Species ID Suggestions

Lesser Goldfinch (female)

Spinus psaltria

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Comments (2)
HemaShah
never heard a bird sound so melancholy.
HemaShah
It had just rained and the surroundings were very quiet. I found this Gold Finch perched in this reserve. It seemed lost. I have never heard a bird call so wistful! @ Avesjohn,thanks for the Id..

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