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Tiny bird looks like an American Goldfnch.

albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.

9 years ago

We are perched right at the foot of the eastern Sierra Nevada foothills at 4600ft between the Carson City airport and the hospital. We see tiny birds. Smallest birds I have ever seen except for a hummingbirds.They look a lot like pictures of he American Goldfinch. Most are more of what I would call slate gray than black. Very active, photos are out of the question. All winter they seem to be eating aphids found on kale. What images should I Google to help with identification?

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TulsaRose
9 years ago
Given your location, it is more likely theLesser Goldfinch.
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft. thanked TulsaRose
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks. The description and pictures in the link seem right on. I have never seen hundreds but I recall seeing eight to ten in the summertime around the sunflowers.
TulsaRose
9 years ago
Finches of all types are fun to have around. Glad I was able to help answer your question.
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft. thanked TulsaRose

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