The American Goldfinch is Everywhere!
Look Familiar?
Does this bird look familiar? It should! The American Goldfinch is one of the most plentiful birds in the USA and Canada. If you have a bird feeder in your yard, you're very likely to see these birds. They are very fond of sunflower seeds and thistle. You can find them roaming around the wild in the open, weed-filled fields across the country. Picture Left: Male American Goldfinch, copyright Kiwi's Outback

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.

American Goldfinch
The American Goldfinch
Offer thistle seed in your birdfeeder and the American goldfinch just might stop by for a visit. Their cheerful song will add to the morning chorus around the birdfeeder. Its musical warbles and twitters are easy to distinguish from the songs of other birds such as the chickadee or bluebird.