American Goldfinch
Birds of North America
Carduelis Tristis

An American Goldfinch in non-breeding plumage visiting a birdfeeder in the winter, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.

An American Goldfinch eating niger seed at a birdfeeder in Chelsea in late February, Quebec, Canada.

An American Goldfinch starting to change into breeding plumage in early April, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.

An American Goldfinch showing more yellow feathers than brown ones, as it changes into breeding plumage in early April, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.

A male American Goldfinch showing signs of its breeding plumage, perched in a crab apple tree, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.

A back view of a male American Goldfinch perched in a tree in late May, Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.

A side view of a male American Goldfinch showing its fine looking breeding plumage perched on a post top,Chelsea, Quebec, Canada.
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the American Goldfinch
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| American "wild canary" Goldfinch | 5" 12.7cm | 9" 23cm | 0.46oz 13g | Fringillidae | Carduelis tristis |
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