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American Goldfinch![]() (Note: If you are using Internet Explorer American Goldfinch Carduelis tristis
Description:
Diet:The American Goldfinch eats seeds, insects and berries. Has a preference for thistle seeds. Can be attracted to feeders using nyjer seed (thistle seed).Sex Differences:During the spring and summer: the male has a bright yellow body and black cap, tail and wings (with white wingbars). The female is yellowish-green with black tail and wings (with white wingbars).During the fall and winter: the male has a yellowish-brown body and black cap, tail and wings (with white wingbars). The female is grayish-brown with dark brown tail and wings (with white wingbars). Nesting:These finches build their nests in trees or shrubs 4 to 20 feet above the ground. The nest will be constructed from weeds, vines and downy filaments from wind-dispersed seeds. It will use caterpillar webbing to hold everything together.Range:![]() ![]() A Few Things You Probably Didn't Know:
The best bird feeder choice for an American Goldfinch is a thistle feeder. Click here for information on other backyard birds. |
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