Hi Tweeters,
While lunching alone today at a Thai restaurant, I entertained myself with a
trivia booklet at the table. One of the questions asked what the Official
Washington State bird is and the answer given was a Willow Goldfinch. Having not
heard of such a bird, I was sure the publication was in error. Upon my arrival
at home, I went to the government website and discovered the information given
was the same. I assume the bird is now called an American Goldfinch. I also
checked my oldest field guide "Birds of North America", copywrited 1983 and
there is no reference to Willow Goldfinch. Does anyone know when the name was
changed and why the name hasn't been amended by our State Government?
Happily Birding,
Beth Thompson
Arlington, WA
calliopehb at aol.com