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Debbie Andres
Roblin, MB, Canada
This little guy hit the window of our deck last July and was a bit stunned. While he was recovering, I managed to get a few pictures before he flew away. What a cutie!!
Week 14: Shades of Yellow
Tag:
What is the size of this baby goldfinch? The bird I’ve been seeing at the feeder, is tiny. Barely 2 inches tall. Could this be my bird?
Hi Joyce, Young birds are adult-sized when they leave the nest. This looks to be a Pine Warbler, rather than a goldfinch, but both species are about the same size – around 5 inches in length. If you have a photo of your small bird, feel free to send it to us via email at pfwonline@cornell.edu and we can help identify it for you.
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