American Goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
(L 5" WS 9" WT 0.33 oz)
The only finch to molt feathers
twice/yr...late winter and late summer
...bright spring male heralds spring.
twice/yr...late winter and late summer
...bright spring male heralds spring.
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Salt Creek Woods, IL
10Sept2010
nonbreeding female
nonbreeding male
Columbus Park, Chicago
27May2011
McKinley
Woods
Woods
19Jul2009
juvenile