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American Goldfinch
| Color: |
Black, Brown, Yellow |
| Size: |
5" |
| Season: |
Year-round |
| Description: |
During the breeding season, the male is lemon yellow with black wings, tail, and forehead. At the same time, the female is dull yellow with a brownish back and black wings during breeding season. During winter, both males and females become drabber. |
| Voice: |
Voice consists of rapid warbling notes. Flight call is tee-dee-dee-dee or potato-chip.
Click here to listen |
| Habitat: |
Open areas with scattered trees and shrubs, as well as suburban and rural areas. |
| Interesting Fact: |
American Goldfinches often are seen in flocks in winter. They are so attracted to each other that a single perched bird can make a flock stop and perch nearby. |
| Scientific name: |
Spinus tristis |
| Order: |
Passeriformes |
| Family: |
Fringillidae |
Male breeding plumage Robert Herron |
Male nonbreeding plumage Robert Herron |
Female Howard Eskin |
Male molting into breeding plumage (note remaining gray-brown feathers) Dan Scheiman |
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