Ornithological Survey

Common Name: American Goldfinch

Scientific Name (Genus-species): Carduelis tristis

Length (bill-tail): 5"

Identifying Chacteristics: bright yellow, black cap, wings with white cap - a strickingly beautiful Finch

Habitat: open pine forests

Seasonal - 1st seen: mid-March ; last seen: mid-October

 

 

 

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