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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Photo by Christine Y.
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41.5787, -73.4205

Field Notes

Description:

Adult males are bright yellow, have a black forehead, black wings with white markings, and white patches both above and beneath the tail. They are particularly vibrant and bright during spring.

Habitat:

Spotted in a backyard habitat in a semi-rural area.

Reference Links:

American goldfinch - Wikipedia

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PublishedApril 25, 2017

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