Is this an American Goldfinch?
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Is this an American Goldfinch?

Napper · 3 · 1986

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I am having trouble with this one..while at the  Niger feeder this guy appeared to have a  streaked  breast.Then it moved into the tree in the late afternoon light which made it appear almost orange.  Correct shape bill and colour for a Goldfinch. The streaking on the breast is confusing me..


I though Siskin at first.. This is the smallest bird at the feeders...And of course it is all puffed up trying to stay warm.

http://outdoorontario.net/Gallery/albums/album09/siskinorgfinch4.sized.jpg

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If it is a house finch..  it is the smallest one I have ever seen...
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Napper »
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I'm guessing female house finch.

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I am still surprised at how small this bird is/was

and I see them all day long!!  wishful thinking (or braindead) I guess..

Napper:))
« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by Napper »
Interesting site you should check out is https://spaceweather.com/
flkr...http://www.flickr.com/photos/36614671@N06/   Recent updates 2017 old pics
You know your getting old when.....wait, what?