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.
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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