Lesser goldfinch (Spinus psaltria
♂), dining on sage seeds in the gardens of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona.
Bonus etymology: The specific name psaltria is a transliteration of the Greek word ψάλτρια, meaning female harpist or music girl – a reference to the birds’ songs, which often incorporate bits of songs of other local species.
Dithyramb 