What is this?

[KathyK]

I saw this bird this morning outside my window above my feeders. I live on Bungay Lake in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Any help identifying it would be appreciated.

[Derek Moore]

I believe it is an American Goldfinch but not a typical bird. It seems very washed out without the usual bright yellow. The head and tail pattern do fit.

I do not have experience of a winter or juvenile bird moulting into adult plumage and that is probably what it is.

[MichaelF]

Yep, American Goldfinch, a male starting to get back into summer plumage a bit unseasonably early.

[KathyK]

I didn't think it was a goldfinch because he was so "puffed out". I have seen a male goldfinch at my feeders with brighter yellow feathers than usually seen this time of year.
Thanks for the prompt replies.

[MichaelF]

he was so "puffed out"
Just a response to cold weather!

[Ben Barkley]

The color of the bill gave it away for me, I agree American Goldfinch