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American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Fringillidae — Finches, Euphonias
American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis, is a finch found across North America and Middle America, from Canada to Mexico. It is a breeding bird in this broad range and is known for a complete moult that sets it apart from other finches in its group. The male shows bright yellow plumage in summer and olive tones in winter, while the female is dull yellow-brown and only becomes a little brighter in the warmer months. It is also a seed-eating bird with a conical bill and agile feet for feeding on seedheads.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Fringillidae — Finches, Euphonias
- Breeding range
- North America, Middle America: Canada to Mexico
