Washington State Bird Washington state bird: American GoldfinchCarduelis tristis (Note: If you are using InternetExplorer Washington State Bird Description:
The American Goldfinch is a beautiful little songbird.During the spring and summer: the male has a bright yellowbody 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 ayellowish-brown body and black cap, tail and wings (with whitewingbars). The female is grayish-brown with dark brown tail and wings (with white wingbars). Habitat:The American Goldfinch can be found in weedy fields, youngforests, cultivated areas, orchards and gardens. Their winter habitats vary as they are attracted into urban areas by bird feeders. Range:  Diet:The American Goldfinch eats seeds, insects and berries. Has apreference for thistle seeds. Can be attracted to finch feeders using nyjer seed (thistle seed).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. The female lays 4 to 6 pale blue eggs and the incubation period is usually around 12 to 14 days.A Few Things You Probably Didn't Know About the WashingtonState Bird:
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