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Goldfinches Lose Color
Goldfinches and many other birds are losing their breeding colors, and becoming much darker in color. The next time you see a goldfinch, you may not recognize them! The males are losing that bright yellow color; turning more yellowish-gray. However, they still have those black wings and tail, and love that Niger seed!
Since birds, especially males, don’t have to advertise their territory with their bright colors in winter, nature replaces those conspicuous colors with darker ones. This helps them hide from predators, as well as help keep warm!
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