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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Description:

4 1/2-5" (11-13 cm). Smaller than a sparrow. Breeding male bright yellow with a white rump, black forehead, white edges on black wings and tail, and yellow at bend of wing. Female and winter male duller and grayer with black wings, tail, and white wing bars. Travels in flocks; undulating flight.

Habitat:

Storm drain outflow in greenbelt area of subdivision.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Nov 18, 2013
Submitted on Jan 7, 2014

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