Originally Posted by johnw
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No Idea on these 2 pics. All are from my yard in NW Illinois


Yellow wash on flanks, greyish overall, no wing/tail markings visible, clearly a songbird. NW Illinios is February. I’m going with female American goldfinch.

https://www.riveroflifefarm.com/female-american-goldfinch-in-landing-position/







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