Question

what did the statement 'her barred face identity mask' mean from poem the laburnum top

Answer 1

English poet, Edward James Hughes (1930 – 1998) penned the poetry, ‘The Laburnum Top’.

Like a masked bandit, the goldfinch was hidden among the thick leaves and beautiful flowers of the laburnum tree. As it came out and perched on the end of a branch, its ‘barred face identity mask’ was revealed.  

The bird appears to wear a black mask, as goldfinch usually have a black marking on their yellow face.  

Answer 2

Here is ur answer mate,

It means that the bird Goldfinch's barred face gives a look of its face.This look of the bird helps to recognise itself.

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