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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.
tetoneon
Three great images for us today. Excellent work Stanley. Your birds are so different out there in them 'wide open spaces' of Texas. It would certainly be worth a trip out there. :t:
 
Doc Duck
Perfect setting for this brilliant little fella! And such a charming pose too! Great timing, focus, light, colors, composition ... :clap: :clap:
 
jbpixels
The Finch with his yellow underparts, its dark wings and the sunflower are a great harmonic composition. Top capture and awesome finding.
 

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