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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Lee on March 16, 2010, 10:01:20 PM

Title: What kind of bird is this?
Post by: Lee on March 16, 2010, 10:01:20 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammikens/sets/72157623635842594/

I was dog sitting at a client's in the Guild today and had my camera since migration is happening and she has a nice little wooded area next door.  This bird was in her yard, the shots are a bit blurry but I'm hoping someone can figure it out.

Title: Male American Goldfinch, Winter Plumage
Post by: Iain on March 16, 2010, 11:02:58 PM

This photo was shot at a difficult angle for identifying birds, more-so if you're using a guide.  The slightly forked tail and short and sharp finch-like bill combined with the visible yellow, black and white on the body indicate American Goldfinch.  Females would be a little buffier and not show as much yellow.

Iain

Title: Re: Male American Goldfinch, Winter Plumage
Post by: Lee on March 16, 2010, 11:28:47 PM

Quote from: "Iain"

This photo was shot at a difficult angle for identifying birds, more-so if you're using a guide.  The slightly forked tail and short and sharp finch-like bill combined with the visible yellow, black and white on the body indicate American Goldfinch.  Females would be a little buffier and not show as much yellow.

Iain

Thanks Iain, it was not cooperating with me!  I was hoping it would drop down 15 feet or so but it took off and this was as good as I could get.