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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Habitat:

reeds,

3 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

according to the map in this link,this goldfinch seems to be a nonbreeding resident.
http://sdakotabirds.com/species/american...

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

http://birding.about.com/od/Identify-Bir...
great link for identifying winter plumage. Does explain the tan coloration.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

thanks J, My first thought though was a warbler due to the chestnut color and bill.
updated.

HemaShah
Spotted by
HemaShah

Concord, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 27, 2013
Submitted on Nov 27, 2013

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