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Spinus tristis
found in my yard in the winter time. 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.
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Thanks Mary... you are right, I noticed more finches this time of the yr
Lovely photos. Love winter time when the goldfinches frequent my feeders. such beautiful little birds.