Small songbird with yellow chest

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MtnAg08
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Small songbird with yellow chest

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Saw this one a few nights ago in Avon, CO. Unfortunately not the best photos so having trouble identifying. Hoping somebody might know this one?
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Re: Small songbird with yellow chest

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Lesser goldfinch I think
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Re: Small songbird with yellow chest

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I agree with Lesser Goldfinch.
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Re: Small songbird with yellow chest

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I think you're right but that bill is throwing me off, maybe just the weird angle 🤔
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