American Goldfinch

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.

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American Goldfinch (Wild Bird Guides)

by: Alex L. A. Middleton

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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.

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Goldfinch on Thistle

Flowers of Light Night Lights Goldfinch on Thistle

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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)

by: Victor Paroyan

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

American Goldfinch in Summer Plumage Photographic Poster Print by Adam Jones, 64x48

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# Print Title: American Goldfinch in Summer Plumage
# Artist: Adam Jones
# Size: 64 x 48 inches

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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.

Goldfinch Wall Vase Ibis & Orchid Designs

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Goldfinch Wall Vase from Ibis and Orchid Designs. The colors are so pretty, they bring true life to this gorgeous Goldfinch Wall Vase. Great gift for every occasion and fun to decorate any room of your home. Measures approximately 7 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide at the largest parts and coated inside to hold water and flowers if desired. Easy to hang with a keyhole on the flat back.

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Goldfinch on Sunflower Motivational Photographic Poster Print by Winthrop Brookhouse, 8x10

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# Print Title: Goldfinch on Sunflower
# Artist: Winthrop Brookhouse
# Size: 8 x 10 inches

Fisher Wildlife Gold Finch Decorative Bird

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* Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
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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 Art Print

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12 in. x 12 in.

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Posted August 02, 2008

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OhMe wrote...

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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Posted July 26, 2008

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RickBasset wrote...

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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Posted April 03, 2008

Learn about the American Goldfinch

The American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis), also known as the Eastern Goldfinch and Wild Canary, is a North American bird in the finch family. It is migratory, ranging from southern Canada to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from just south of the Canadian border to Mexico during the winter.

The only finch in its subfamily which undergoes a complete molt, the American Goldfinch displays sexual dimorphism in its coloration; the male is a vibrant yellow in the summer and an olive color during the winter months, while the female is a dull yellow-brown shade which brightens only slightly during the summer. The male displays brightly colored plumage during the breeding season to attract a mate.

The American Goldfinch is a granivore and adapted for the consumption of seedheads, with a conical beak to remove the seeds and agile feet to grip the stems of seedheads while feeding. It is a social bird, and will gather in large flocks while feeding and migrating. It may behave territorially during nest construction, but this aggression is short-lived. Its breeding season is tied to the peak of food supply, beginning in late July, which is relatively late in the year for a finch. This species is generally monogamous, and produces one brood each year.

Human activity has generally benefited the American Goldfinch. It is often found in residential areas, attracted to bird feeders installed by humans, which increases its survival rate in these areas. Deforestation by humans also creates open meadow areas which are the preferred habitat of the American Goldfinch.

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