The brightly colored male American goldfinch is especially recognizable. The American regularly visits seed feeders, particularly in the east. It is often very gregarious, especially during the ...

The American goldfinch is so beloved ... s goldfinches are western species that do not normally occur in the eastern U.S. The lesser goldfinch has a larger range and is more common.

The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a great example of this alternate nesting behavior. Weeks after most young birds have left the nest and the adults are chasing after the young to feed ...