American Goldfinch

Ranked #7,852 in Pets & Animals, #197,473 overall

Breeding male bright yellow with black cap and wings.

The American Goldfinch is frequently found in weedy fields and visiting feeders. It shows a particular fondness for thistles, eating the seeds and using the down to line its nest.

I recently read a study done about Goldfinches and thistle that suggests the thistle seeds that the American songbird covets for food may also signal breeding time. It is no accident that Goldfinches mate when the thistles are blooming.

American Goldfinch in the Spotlight

Wild Bird Guide: American Goldfinch (Wild Bird Guides)

Amazon Price: $90.00 (as of 02/18/2012)Buy Now

A lovely book about one of America's favorite backyard feeder birds, American Goldfinch (in the Wild Bird Guides series) is a very good introduction to the species. Middleton's years of research on goldfinches show in the wealth of information provided in this book.

Overall, and excellent book, truly a joy to read.

Goldfinch on Thistle

Goldfinch on Thistle Night Light - Ibis & Orchid Design

Amazon Price: $13.88 (as of 02/18/2012)Buy Now
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Flowers of Light Night Lights This is their Goldfinch on Thistle Night Light from Ibis and Orchid Design!We have all the botanically inspired designs. The Ibis and Orchid Night Light is beautifully sculpted, cast in bonded marble, and then expertly hand painted in realistic fashion.Night Lights are curved concealing the bulb. These Night Lights are also smartly Gift-boxed. Add a piece of art and some light to the bath, bedroom, hall, kitchen or let us send as a gift from you.

American Goldfinch (Wildfowl Carving Magazine Workbench Projects)

Workbench Projects: American Goldfinch (Wildfowl Carving Magazine Workbench Projects)

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Step-by-step instructions, patterns, and paint swatches to create an American goldfinch. Plus detailed feather patterns.

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American Goldfinch
The American Goldfinch breeds across southern Canada from British Columbia to the island of Newfoundland and through most of the United States north of the Gulf states. As winter approaches, the goldfinch moves short distances towards the south. Its winter range includes southern British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and most of the United States.

Goldfinch Collector Gifts

Wild Wings Songbird Plates - Summer Gold Goldfinch

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By Marc Hanson. Rich in color and character, these porcelain plates are finished with a 23K gold rim. Limited to 14 firing days.

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All time favorite!

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Fisher Wildlife Gold Finch Decorative Bird

Fisher Wildlife Gold Finch

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* Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
* Design is stylish and innovative. Satisfaction Ensured.
* Great Gift Idea.

American Goldfinch & Thistle Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt

American Goldfinch & Thistle Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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100% preshrunk cotton with design printed on the front, 5.6 oz with shoulder-to-shoulder tape with a seamless collar, and double needle construction throughout.

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Goldfinch and Apple Blossoms



Goldfinch and Apple Blossoms Art Print

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12 in. x 12 in.

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    violatoroger Aug 2, 2008 @ 12:08 am | delete
    I also like pets, in my case I like fishes, but we do have something in common, we all love pets. nice lens. Anyway, I have an idea on building a garden with all kinds of birds in it. A setup in which the garden is enclosed with a wire or chicken wire so that the birds wont go out, but I tried to think that it will cost much,Anyway nice lens bird lover
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    OhMe Jul 26, 2008 @ 7:53 am | delete
    We have enjoyed watching the Goldfinches enjoying a mess bag filled with seed. We have seen as many as 4 together. The hummingbird feeder is right beside it and it will have several hummingbirds on it at the same time as the finches. We are in upstate South Carolina. Great lens. Thanks for the wonderful information.
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    RickBasset Apr 3, 2008 @ 2:45 am | delete
    We have Goldfinches in our yard in Southern British Columbia during the summer months. It's always amazing watching up to 15 of them clinging to a birdfeeder like a cluster of bright yellow grapes!
    Great lens! *****

    Peace! :~)

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