American Goldfinch

The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) is located mainly in the United States with a population also found in the lowlands of Ontario and Quebec. The male is bright yellow with a black forehead, wings and tail. The female is olive-green and lighter in colour. Goldfinches can be found in farmlands, weedy fields with scattered trees, river groves, parks and feeders.

An American Goldfinch sings

The American Goldfinches breed late in the summer when thistledown is available for their tightly woven nests. Feeding flocks can be located by their song or chirps interspersed with swe-si-iees or per-chick-o-rees, which they also sing during flight. The American Goldfinch loves to search for seeds in the thistledown. The size of the Goldfinch ranges up to 8-9 cm.