
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)
The American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis, is one of North America’s most recognizable and beloved songbirds. With its vibrant yellow plumage, bouncing flight pattern, and melodious call, this small finch brings color and charm to gardens, fields, and meadows across the continent. Known by many as the “wild canary,” the American Goldfinch is a seasonal spectacle,…