Masked Bandit

Artist: Blair Wainman
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Masked Bandit

Featured in the group ImageWriting in July 2009

The Lesser Goldfinch or Dark-backed Goldfinch (Carduelis psaltria) is a very small songbird of the Americas. This one is a subspecies of the Dark-backed Goldfinch known as Carduelis psaltria colombianus and is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Two forms of males: black-backed, which occur in southern part of range, and green-backed in the western part; both have black crown, white markings on black wing and tail, with bright yellow underparts. The male, which this one is, has more distinct markings as noted by the black back and crown whereas the female is a more mottled beige-yellow color.

Lesser Goldfinches feed on various plant seeds, dandelion, thistle and other wild plant seeds and raise their young on soft unripe seeds. They adjust the time and place of their breeding to the presence of this staple food.

This was taken in the José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden, Bogotá, Colombia

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Larry Trupp

Wonderful capture Blair, just love her colors..watch for my Bubblemail OK
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Larry! Much appreciated friend!!
laurav

Brill capture!
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you so much!!
Scott d'Almeida

wonderful capture
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Scott!!
RickF

Sharp capture!
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Rick!!
Ralph Angelillo

Great shot Scott ! Colors are super !
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Ralph!! I had a great day with these guys today!!
Ralph Angelillo

Sorry , it’s Blair ! congrats Blair !
Blair Wainman replied

No problem!!
Sandy Stewart

Lovely shot of a Lesser Goldfinch consuming some thistle seeds! The soft green and beige toned background is lovely! : )
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you Sandy for your wonderful comments.
Jan Timmons

What gorgeous color and clarity, Blair! I forget how colorful tropical birds can be. Great work.
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Jan!! We’re into the dry season now (ie) only resident birds but the ones we have are fun and entertaining!
Al Bourassa

Great shot Blair. Great title too.
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Al!!
Béla Török

Fantastic capture, Blair!
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Béla!!
Deborah H. Benoit

Fabulous capture Blair!!!!
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Deb!!
lorilee

What a beautiful capture – - – love that you got him in his natural habitat enjoying his thistle seeds!!!!! That botanical garden must be wonderful – - – I’ve never been to one, however, I know there’s one in Des Moines – - – maybe it’s time for a little road trip!!! Have a great day!!!
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you Lori!! It is exciting for me to discover birds in their natural habitat carrying about their business. i could spend all day doing that!! I am so fortunate to live so close to this botanical garden but I am so dismayed at how few people actually take the time to see the wildlife that is there. So many people just run around and don’t hear or see anything!! I have now catalogued about 60 species of birds (resident and migratory) in this botanical garden. I sure hope to you to the one in Des Moines…too bad it’s so far away.
Gayle Dolinger

beautiful capture!!!!
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Gayle!
Yool

Awesome!!!! =
A favorite for sure!!!!
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you Yool!! Much appreciated!!
SandraRos

Magnificent capture, the detail and clarity is just perfect !
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you Sandra!!!
Bluenorther

Lovely capture Blair. How fortunate you are to have such a fine resource so near to you. I too would spend time there with camera and tripod. However mine are chance outdoor shots. :>))Leslie
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you so much Leslie!! With lack of security as it is here, this is a haven of many sorts for me!!
Nancy Stafford

beautiful image
Blair Wainman replied

Oh my goodness!! Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! You have made this an extra special day for me!!!
Karen Tillotson

Isn’t he just beautiful!!! Wonderful capture & great info…congratulations!
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Karen for the congrats!! Much appreciated!!
Rick & Deb Larson

GREAT shot Blair, he’s a little beauty!! HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved feature…Happy 4th!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Rick & Deb for the special congrats and for the Happy July 4th wishes!! I wish you the same my friends!!! Take care!!
Blair
brian pendrey

great capture
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you Brian…much appreciated!!
MaeBelle

Beautiful shot,Blair, great detail and clarity, I like the BG,too :o)) God Bless,Mae
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you so much MaeBelle!!
Sharon Mau

It is a beautiful bird Blair, I love learning about their habitat as well. It is a wonderful write up and a lovely image!
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you so much Sharon for your wonderful comment!! Aloha to you my friend!!
Redpopy

Birds in the wild captured!
Blair Wainman replied

Thank you!!
David Clarke

Wonderful image, Blair!! Congratulations on the feature!
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks David!!
Phillip Weyers

Beautiful shot Blair.
Blair Wainman replied

Thanks Phillip!!
William Brennan 29 days ago

Amazing capture Blair. Fave fave fave!!