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The American goldfinch is one of the most recognizable birds in the country, having a deep gold-colored body with black wings, tail, and head covering. It is known as the eastern goldfinch in North Carolina and frequents the state most of the year, usually in small groups or flocks. Yellow or gold-colored flowers provide the goldfinch seeds for food. This bird is beneficial to man through its diet of weed seeds and soft-bodied insects.
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8542
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The flying squirrel is one of the state's most secretive and elusive mammals. Because they come out only at night, they are difficult to observe and study. They do not actually fly, but glide, using a flap of skin that runs down their sides. Flying squirrels are well-equipped for their lives in the forest. Their eyes are disproportionately large and provide excellent vision in dim light or total darkness but poor vision in bright sunlight. Their ears are very sensitive and can detect the tiniest sounds. Cavities of old, dead trees provide homes; the animal is primarily a nut eater. This squirrel is not a game animal and should not be shot.
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