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The European Linnet (Aiwithis cainuibiiia) is recorded from Scarboro, 

 N. Y. (G. H. Thayer, Auk. XVII, 1900, p. 389); but the hirge number of 

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

 that the bird secured was an assisted immigrant. 



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 Fig. 22. Redpoll. 



♦American Goldfinch (Astragalinus tristis). The Goldfinch, Yellowbird, 

 or Thistlebird, is a common resident here. 



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♦European Goldfinch (Cardui'lis carduclis). 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). 



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