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| The lesser goldfinch is a small passerine bird (Family:
Fringillidae, Order: Passeriformes). The goldfinch has a bright
lemon-yellow belly and olive-green nape and back. The black wings of
the goldfinch are marked with white linings.
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| The crown of the goldfinch is shiny black that contrasts
well with the lemon-yellow body.
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| The goldfinch was found drinking water from the water fountain.
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| The lemon-yellow color is a good field mark in the field as
it stands out in the thicket. The tail feathers of the male goldfinch
is white underneath with black tips at the end.
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