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Finding a name for this bird

Last Post 27 Aug 2010 09:24 PM by PeteThayer. 1 Replies.

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22 Jul 2010 01:47 PM	Quote Reply
Hi, This bird is just a bit bigger then a (yellow) finch. Same body, the (body) is a BRIGHT yellow, the birds beek is Black and small the birds tale feathers are Black. Can you tell me the name of this bird?

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27 Aug 2010 09:24 PM	Quote Reply
You certainly seem to be describing a male American Goldfinch. The male is bright yellow and rather small. The bill is usually orange in the summer, but turns darker at tother times of the year. Where did you see this bird?

Peter W. Thayer, President Thayer Birding Software ThayerBirding.com WildBirds.com OnlineNatureMall.com BackyardBirds.com

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