American goldfinch - Wikipedia The American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a small North American bird in the finch family It is migratory, ranging from mid- Alberta to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from just south of the Canada–United States border to Mexico during the winter
American Goldfinch | Audubon Field Guide The summer male American Goldfinch is distinctively bright yellow with black wings, tail, and forehead Summer female duller yellow-green Winter birds vary from yellowish-brown to gray; note the bold wing-bars (white or buff) on black wings and white tail spots
American Goldfinch - eBird Small head, long wings, and short, notched tail Adult males in spring and summer are bright yellow with black forehead and wings Females are dull yellow below and olive above with two distinct wingbars In winter, they are drab, buffy-brown Active and acrobatic Sometimes in large numbers at feeders or on ground below
Goldfinch: Key Facts - Forest Wildlife Goldfinches build unique nests: Goldfinch nests are watertight enough to hold water They are constructed of tightly woven soft plant fibers and held together with spider silk to make them extra strong
The 3 Types of Goldfinches in the United States! (ID Guide) These small and colorful goldfinches are common in the United States They are known for their roller-coaster pattern of flying But, honestly, it looks like they are having a ton of fun while in the air! Luckily, American Goldfinches are relatively easy to attract to bird feeders!
American Goldfinch Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Goldfinches are usually easy to find throughout much of North America, except in deep forests Their po-ta-to-chip flight call draws attention to them in open country They’re most abundant in areas with thistle plants, and near feeders
American goldfinch | Size, Diet, Habitat, Facts | Britannica The American goldfinch is a small acrobatic songbird native to North America Males are known for their distinctive, bright yellow coat that contrasts with their black tail, cap, and wings The species is the state bird of Iowa, New Jersey, and Washington in the United States