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The European Linnet [Acantliis caiinahina) is recorded from Scarboro, 

 N. Y. ( C. H. TliaAcr. Auk. XVfl. 1900. p. 389); l^ut the large number of 

 cage-liirds of tliis species annually imported into this country makes it probable 

 that the bird secured was an assisted immigrant. 



Fi(j. 22. Redpoll. 



*American Goldfinch (Astragaliinis tristis) . The Goldfinch, Yellowbird, 

 or Thistlebird. is a common resident here. 



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♦European Goldfinch (Carduelis cardnclis). A European species which 

 was introduced into this country at Hoboken, N. J., in 1878. The following 

 year it appeared in Central Park and has since spread over the upper parts of 

 the city where in favorable localities it is not uncommon. It is with us 

 throughout the year. (Adney, Auk, III, 1886, p. 409). 



