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Lesser Goldfinch (male)
Stanley Jones

Lesser Goldfinch (male) (Carduelis psaltria)

Lesser Goldfinch (Carduelis psaltria psaltria) Five subspecies are recognized with only the nominate being mapped for Texas. Species sexually dimorphic. Photographed east of Raymondville, Willacy County, Texas, USA in a disturbed area around a stock pond in a large Common Sunflower stand (Helianthus annuus: Asteraceae) at ca. 5 m (16 ft) elevation. Agricultural area in the Gulf Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area.
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Habitat
Disturbed area around a stock pond in a large Common Sunflower stand (Helianthus annuus: Asteraceae) at ca. 5 m (16 ft) elevation.
Location
East of Raymondville, Willacy County, Texas, USA
Date taken
August 2009
Scientific name
Carduelis psaltria
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D with a Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS lens, ISO 200, Exposure bias 0.33 ev, Shutter speed 1/640, f/4.
KC Foggin
Supporter
I like that sunflower and this is a lovely closeup of this Goldfinch Stanley.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
He even finds the right colour of flower to make your picture sing Stanley. A lovely picture.
 
NoSpringChicken
What a lovely setting for this colourful male. A splendid shot of this beautiful bird eyeing up his future food source. Very nice indeed Stanley.
 
mali
We dont see much of this US species on BF, two super captures, well done Stan.
 
carann
A stunning shot of this handsome male in such a lovely setting Stanley. tfs
 
ken1940golf
Wonderful to have these comparison images Stanley!! brilliant ly composed image mate, love the way you have kept the yellow/gold flower in, :t::t::t:
 
drkishore
Lovely shot showing the Goldfinch eying the sunflower. Superb focus on the Goldfinch with nice details.
 

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