American goldfinch
Uploaded: May 21, 2017 05:45:00 | Entered: May 21, 2017 05:45:00
The bright canary-yellow and black plumage of the breeding male American goldfinch has earned this species the nickname “wild canary.” American goldfinches appear very different in summer and winter. The male’s brilliant yellow body and black cap in summer give way to a drab, olive-brown plumage in winter. Female goldfinches, though never bright yellow, also lose most of their color. Both sexes retain their black wings and tail year-round. The sweet, high-pitched, warbling song of the male is often given in early spring, just as these small (5 inches long) birds are beginning to show their first bright yellow feathers
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 6D
JO ANN CLEVELAND May 19, 2017
Wow Mickey, what a wonderful capture, great colors and clarity!! A fave for me for sure!!! #1686647Micky Cleveland May 19, 2017
Thanks Jo Ann #11596050Monica Mermoz May 19, 2017
Lovely Mickey! Great selective focus and background #11596063Micky Cleveland May 19, 2017
Thanks Monica #11596066Joanna Kovalcsik May 19, 2017
Handsome little fellas, aren't they? Nice comp and colors, Micky. :o) #11596267Micky Cleveland May 20, 2017 1
Thanks Joanna #11596361Sandy Driscoll May 21, 2017
Really beautiful - love the colors & comp! #11596906Sandy Driscoll May 21, 2017
Really beautiful - love the colors & comp! #11596908Micky Cleveland May 21, 2017
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