By this time of year, the fairly common Goldfinch has undergone the spring
molt and the canary-yellow males become much more evident. In the winter, they are a drab shade of olive. They are usually seen in small flocks in weedy fields and edges. If you don't think you have Goldfinches in your area, put out a thistle feeder for a few weeks.
Read more about the American Goldfinch.
My Goldfinches in Yankeeland have finally molted into their breeding plumage. This photo was yesterday.
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