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Breeding Colors
KC Foggin

Breeding Colors (Spinus tristis)

American Gold Finch, (Male)
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Habitat
The American goldfinch lives at the edges of forests and plains across North America in areas filled with brush and thistle plants. It can also be found in backyards and parks.
Location
Backyard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Date taken
April, 2021
Scientific name
Spinus tristis
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender. Hand held
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Reactions: Danielbirdwatcher, delia todd, j toon and 2 others
peterow
A wonderful colourful and well detailed capture you have of this beauty and a great close up, KC. Brilliant well done.
 
j toon
a beautiful golden bird kc...just wonderful...well done and many thanks...
 
mali
Such a handsome Finch...Beautiful capture Cuz...Nice wee catchlight too...Good work.
 
wonderview
A beauty! Ours aren't changing to mating colours yet that I've seen. Great catch KC, tfs!
 

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