Goldfinch - checking it's feet!

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goldfinch ~ carduelis carduelis (female?)

 

RSPB green status list.

 

I have noticed goldfinches regularly bend over and look at their feet. Does anyone know why they do this? I haven't noticed it with other finches or any other bird. Although she looked at her feet she kept an eye on me the whole time.

 

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