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American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

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Illustration of American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)

The American Goldfinch is a small, bright-yellow finch that breeds late in summer to coincide with thistle seeds. Males turn olive in winter; flight is undulating and buoyant.

Habitat
Weedy fields, meadows, roadsides, and gardens
Diet
Thistle, sunflower, and other small seeds
How common
Common

Best time to see a American Goldfinch

The best time to see a American Goldfinch is March–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 129,563 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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