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bronco

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on: February 28, 2013, 12:33:14 PM
Can anyone suggest why/what is with the colouring on the head of this bird. This is the second time in 3 weeks I've seen it at my feeder.
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Reply #1 on: February 28, 2013, 12:53:11 PM
It's a male goldfinch starting his molt into summer plumage-a sure sign of spring!
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Reply #2 on: March 04, 2013, 05:03:59 PM
Thanks for the ID - much appreciated
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