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American Goldfinch

Carduelis tristis

Description:

Finch-like. Whitish overall, pale blaze of yellow extending from base of mandible through auriculars, to nape. Blackish tertials, and primaries all tipped with white edges.

Notes:

Spotted by friend at backyard feeder. Thank you Liam for pointing out that this individual is an examble of Leucism.


1 species ID suggestions

Liam
Liam a year ago
American Goldfinch
Carduelis tristis American Goldfinch

1 Comment

Liam
Liam a year ago

A leucistic male American Golfinch. Leucism is similar to albinism, but it's a decrease of pigment in the bird's feathers, as opposed to the total lack of pigment in the bird itself.

Illinois, USA

Lat: 41.65, Long: -88.45

Spotted on Feb 28, 2012
Submitted on Feb 29, 2012

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