American Goldfinch 3 is a photograph by Deena Stoddard which was uploaded on December 30th, 2013.
American Goldfinch 3
This handsome little finch, the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, is welcome and common at feeders, where it takes primarily sunflower... more
Title
American Goldfinch 3
Artist
Deena Stoddard
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
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 Niger thistle. 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 strangely patchy.
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December 30th, 2013