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dukem
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Hello,
Can anyone identify this bird ? :)
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Tiaris
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Look like part-coloured European Siskins.
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Looks like a hybrid ...maybe African Canary and a Goldfinch of sorts :think:
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It is not a hybrid. Tiaris you are warm. :)
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Craig52
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Is it a young American Goldfinch? Craig
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Chaffinch X Goldfinch?
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Serin x Siskin cross , but as its in Portugal could be anything.
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If it's not a hybrid, it's a eurasian Serin.
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young Lemon breasted Canary
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I will second Craig's opinion American Gold Finch but not in full colour
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