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Tommy J. DeBardeleben

American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)

I saw these American Goldfinches at the Gilbert Water Ranch.  Out of the 3 Goldfinches, the American seems the least common to me to encounter while in Arizona.  The birds photographed here show a winter plumage, which is entirely different from their bold and unmistakable breeding plumage. 

The Best of the Year

My latest favorites.

 

Birding in Maricopa County

An online guide to the birds and hotspots of Maricopa County, Arizona.

 

The Maricopa County Big Year

My quest to see as many birds as possible in Maricopa County during one calender year..