What's that on your beak, Mr. Goldfinch?

Photo by Barry Wallace

I've never noticed an American Goldfinch before with the uniquely coloured and patterned beak, like the male above.   American Goldfinch beaks are usually a somewhat pale, pinkish-orange colour, but the one above has black bars on its beak ... somewhat interesting.   Photo taken at one of our backyard feeders.
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