In the sunlit meadows and willow-lined streams of western North America, this bright yellow wanderer flits lightly among swaying stems. It feeds on tiny seeds from thistles, grasses, and wildflowers, delicately plucking them from drying heads with its fine bill. What makes it extraordinary is its patience with the seasons — nesting later than most birds, waiting until summer fields burst with seeds to raise its young. A flicker of gold above the grasses, yet a quiet steward of the open fields.
Willow Goldfinch 👇
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