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Named after the splash of gold wing
feathers rather than the bright red square face, the Goldfinch
(European Goldfinch) enjoys seeds from thistles and teasels |
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They often travel in flocks |
They have Mohican haircuts |
The smart black back has white buttons |
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They enjoy sunflower hearts as well as nyger seeds |
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Some are resident all year round and some migrate south in winter |
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Breeding plumage includes an all white beak rather than the
black-tipped beak of the non-breeding wardrobe |
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Young Goldfinch just acquired adult plumage |
Like most youngsters, talking with its mouth full |
Juvenile Goldfinch |
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Most small birds leave when the Woodpecker comes to eat, but the
Goldfinches stay put -- until he speaks to them |
