American Goldfinch
American Goldfinch (<em>Spinus tristis</em>) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (<em>Fringillidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) is a species of Finches, Euphonias (Fringillidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A small finch, the male bright yellow with a black cap in summer; molts late and nests late, timed to thistle seeds; an acrobat at feeders; the state bird of several US states.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Spinus; binomial: Spinus tristis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 11-14cm. Average lifespan: 3-6 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
