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Spinus tristis
This handsome little finch, the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, is welcome and common at feeders, where it takes primarily sunflower and nyjer. Goldfinches often flock with Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls. Spring males are brilliant yellow and shiny black with a bit of white. Females and all winter birds are more dull but identifiable by their conical bill; pointed, notched tail; wingbars; and lack of streaking. During molts they look bizarrely patchy.
About 90% through its molt into breeding plumage. These finches look a lot prettier than they did a few weeks ago. The second photo was taken at the same location 4 weeks ago.
Spotted on Mar 23, 2012
Submitted on Mar 25, 2012
2 Comments
Fascinante hermoso color
beautiful!