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Fig. 405. Goldfinch. , 
529a. A. t. pallidus ( Mearns ). Pale Goldfinch. 
Adult male in summer. — Similar to tristis , but larger and paler, white 
markings of wings and tail more extended. Adult male in winter: much 
lighter than tristis, with tints purer and white more extended. Male: 
length (skins) 4.30-5.09, wing 2.81-3.08, tail 1.72-2.05, bill .3S-.43. Fe¬ 
male: length (skins) 4.42-5.00, wing 2.71-2.92, tail 1.70-2.03, bill .39-.44. 
Remarks. — The principal difference between pallidus and tristris is in 
winter plumage. 
Distribution. — Rocky Mountain plateau district from British Columbia 
and Manitoba south to northern and eastern Mexico. 
529b. A. t. salicamans ( Grinn .). Willow Goldfinch. 
Adult male in summ'er. — Except for shorter wings and tail scarcely 
distinguishable from tristis; black cap, if anything, not so extended and 
