Sunday, January 16, 2011

An American Goldfinch in Winter Plumage

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Carduelis tristis

Why does this photograph remind me of sad-faced Sophie Dog?

Miss Sophie Caught the Mouse - 3




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Posted by Andree at 12:00 AM
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Looks like a female chaffinch to me

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  2. AndreeJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Hi, Anon . . . I had to look chaffinch up and found it is only a European bird. Our North American goldfinches molt twice a year and change color in winter. The non-breeders even have different color than the breeders and males are different than females. This is definitely a goldfinch (I don't know if it is male or female). When they molt again and turn a brilliant yellow we know that spring is here.

    Thank you!

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