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Spinus tristis
Male goldfinch in first photos; female in the last photo. 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.
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Spotted on Jul 25, 2013
Submitted on Aug 13, 2013
5 Comments
Thanks for your nice comments, beaker98, k.andrews6, flowersdanisa and Marta! The males in breeding plumage really are a stunning golden color!
Love goldfinches!
Goldfinches and Woodpeckers are among my favorite birds. Their plumage is so vibrant. Your shots are all great, by the way.
Danisa, www.danisaflowers.com
Very nice. I love Goldfinches. They remind me of vacation. my families vacation spot is where I first discovered them. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! All of them!