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Photo of the Day: Thirsty Goldfinch

Rachel Faulkner | Last Updated: January 5, 2016

American goldfinch drinking from a birdbath — The morning light reflecting off of the copper basin creates a golden hue on this American goldfinch. Photo by Howard Cheek.

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Published: May 1, 2012

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