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November 30, 2007

Friday Feathers

The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) is a perky yellow bird with a black patch on its forehead, black tail covering a white rump. There is a dramatic color change to this bird during winter, as the bright yellow becomes dull olive yellow.

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Late summer nester, using silky down from wild thistle for its nest. Appears roller-coaster-like in flight and twitters during flight. Frequently called Wild Canary.

Cindy

Comments

where is my standard reply?

awesome, as coralie would say. simply awesome, petal.

Brain matter deposited by: zed on November 30, 2007 3:08 PM

Thank you, your highness :-)

Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on November 30, 2007 3:18 PM