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Spinus tristis
This is the only finch in its subfamily that undergoes a complete molt. The male is a vibrant yellow in the summer and an olive color during the winter months, while the female is a dull yellow-brown shade which brightens only slightly during the summer. The male displays brightly colored plumage during the breeding season to attract a mate. The bird is adapted for the consumption of seed heads, with a conical beak to remove the seeds and agile feet to grip the stems of seed heads while feeding.
Mason Farm Biological Reserve
Spotted on Nov 30, 2012
Submitted on Dec 9, 2012
2 Comments
Yes, this little one was puffing itself it up periodically as it sat on the branch. Looks cute all puffed up!
so fluffy!