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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. The male displays brightly colored plumage during the breeding season to attract a mate.
Mason Farm Biological Reserve
One of a courting pair
Spotted on Apr 21, 2013
Submitted on Apr 27, 2013
6 Comments
Thank you, KrantiAzad, emilianog1 and martinv1!
oh very cute series ! I loved it !!
Thanks for your nice comments, Gerardo, Jacob, Rieko and Jerry. This bird's colors were indeed striking; I first spotted them pretty far away because his plumage stood out so strikingly against the foliage. He was gorgeous!
Very beautiful.
A vivid beauty!
Wow beautiful series Maria :)